Americanah (miniseries)

Americanah is an upcoming drama miniseries based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It is set to premiere on HBO Max.

Americanah
GenreDrama
Based onAmericanah
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Written byDanai Gurira
Directed byChinonye Chukwu
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)
CinematographyAdrian Peng Correia
Production company(s)
DistributorWarnerMedia Entertainment
Release
Original networkHBO Max

Premise

A young Nigerian couple contend with the struggles of their lives as they establish different lives in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Cast

Production

The project was initially set up as a film in June 2014, with Lupita Nyong'o starring in and producing the film.[1] In December 2014, David Oyelowo was cast in the film.[2]

However, no further development on the project was announced until September 2019, when it was repurposed into a 10 episode miniseries to air on HBO Max. Nyong'o was still set to star and produce, with Danai Gurira writing the series.[3] Zackary Momoh and Uzo Aduba were cast in December.[4][5] Corey Hawkins and Tireni Oyenusi were added in January 2020, with Chinonye Chukwu hired to direct the first two episodes of the series.[6][7][8]

Filming is set to begin in March 2020, and will shoot in London and various parts of Africa as well as the United States.[9]

References
  1. The Deadline Team (June 5, 2014). "Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o Set To Produce And Star In 'Americanah'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  2. Kroll, Justin (December 15, 2014). "David Oyelowo to Star With Lupita Nyong'o in 'Americanah' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (September 13, 2019). "Lupita Nyong'o Headlines 'Americanah' Limited Series Based On Book For HBO Max, Danai Gurira Writing, Plan B Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  4. Petski, Denise (December 17, 2019). "Zackary Momoh To Star Opposite Lupita Nyong'o In 'Americanah' Limited Series On HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  5. Kroll, Justin (December 17, 2019). "'Orange Is the New Black' Star Uzo Aduba Joins Lupita Nyong'o in HBO Max Series 'Americanah' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  6. Porter, Rick (January 14, 2020). "Corey Hawkins Joins Lupita Nyong'o in HBO Max's 'Americanah'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  7. Petski, Denise (January 29, 2020). "HBO Max's 'Americanah' Casts Tireni Oyenusi; Kerri Medders Joins Amazon's 'Panic'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  8. Hipes, Patrick (January 15, 2020). "'Clemency' Director Chinonye Chukwu To Helm First Two Episodes Of Lupita Nyong'o HBO Max Series 'Americanah' – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  9. Welch, Rebecca (October 23, 2019). "The 'Americanah' Adaptation Starring Lupita Nyong'o Is Filling out Its Cast". Backstage. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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