By Benjamin Njoku

Popular  actor and producer Mike Nliam has urged the  Hollywood producers of  TV  adaptation of  Chinua Achebe’s classic, “Things Fall Apart'” to consider giving  talented  Nigerian actors  prominent roles in the series.

Nliam argued that the  collaboration would not only enhance cultural authenticity of the classic, but also, it will  provide valuable opportunities for Nigerian actors to network with their Hollywood counterparts.

The actor made the assertion  following reports that  Idris Elba’s production company,  22Summers and A24 will be co- producing  a TV adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s 1987 novel.

The Hollywood actor will be playing the lead role of  Okonkwo  with  David Oyelowo serving as executive producer.

 According to Nliam , “while  Idris Elba will excel in the role of Okonkwo, I urge  the producers to incorporate talented Nollywood actors into prominent roles.”

“Let’s embrace this chance to showcase Africa’s rich storytelling and diversity, blending global and local perspectives. Inclusion will elevate the series’ cultural significance and resonance,’ the actor added.

“Things Fall Apart” is a part of the English literature course in many universities across the globe, ,and it has regularly featured in the top 100 novels list of all time.

The classic  revolves around Okonkwo to be played by Elba, a warrior who takes it upon himself to preserve his tribe and culture of his people after British colonizers threaten to take things over. The iconic role was first played by Nollywood actor , Pete Edochie in the NTA adaptation of the  1987 all-time best-selling novel.