Lupita Nyong'o has secured the film rights to Americanah.
The 12 Years a Slave actress will star in and produce the film in association with D2 Productions, Plan B and Potboiler Productions.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2013 novel centres around the epic love story of young Nigerians Ifemelu and Obinze.
When Ifemelu leaves to study in the Us, the pair find themselves separated by geography, tragedy and the passing of many years.
"It is such an honour to have the opportunity to bring Ms. Adichie's brilliant book to the screen," said Nyong'o. "Page after page I was struck by Ifemelu and Obinze's stories, whose experiences as African immigrants are so specific and also so imminently relatable.
"It is a thrilling challenge to tell a truly international story so full of love, humour and heart."
Nyong'o made her feature film acting debut in Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave, for which she received an Oscar.
The 12 Years a Slave actress will star in and produce the film in association with D2 Productions, Plan B and Potboiler Productions.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2013 novel centres around the epic love story of young Nigerians Ifemelu and Obinze.
When Ifemelu leaves to study in the Us, the pair find themselves separated by geography, tragedy and the passing of many years.
"It is such an honour to have the opportunity to bring Ms. Adichie's brilliant book to the screen," said Nyong'o. "Page after page I was struck by Ifemelu and Obinze's stories, whose experiences as African immigrants are so specific and also so imminently relatable.
"It is a thrilling challenge to tell a truly international story so full of love, humour and heart."
Nyong'o made her feature film acting debut in Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave, for which she received an Oscar.
- 6/6/2014
- Digital Spy
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