Nigerians have expressed outrage over the casting of British actor Idris Elba as Okonkwo in the upcoming television adaptation of Chinua Achebe's classic novel, 'Things Fall Apart'.
While the project, produced by David Oyelowo and Amanda N'Duka under the A24 studio banner, is highly anticipated, many critics argue that local actors, such as Stan Nze, Uzor Arukwe, etc should have been cast in the iconic role.
Concerns over authenticity and cultural representation have fueled the backlash, with many Nigerians feeling that a foreign actor may struggle to accurately depict the character's heritage and language.
The controversy surrounding Elba's casting has reignited a broader debate about representation in film.