Anansi Boys (TV series)

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Anansi Boys
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Promotional poster
Based onAnansi Boys
by Neil Gaiman
Written by
  • Lenny Henry
  • Neil Gaiman
  • Arvind Ethan David
  • Kara Smith
  • Racheal Ofori
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
Production
Executive producers
  • Neil Gaiman
  • Douglas Mackinnon
  • Lenny Henry
  • Hanelle Culpepper
  • Hilary Bevan Jones
  • Richard Fee
CinematographyJohn Lee
Production companies
  • Amazon Studios
  • Endor Productions
  • The Blank Corporation
  • Red Production Company
Release
Original networkPrime Video

Anansi Boys is an upcoming British fantasy television miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, which follows the two sons of the spider-god Anansi.[1] The series is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video.

Cast[]

  • Malachi Kirby as Charlie Nancy / Spider
  • Delroy Lindo as Mr. Nancy, who is actually the Ghanaian trickster god Anansi.
  • Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn as Rosie Noah
  • Grace Saif as Daisy Day
  • CCH Pounder as Mrs. Higgler
  • Fiona Shaw as Maeve Livingstone
  • Jason Watkins as Grahame Coats
  • L. Scott Caldwell as Mrs. Dunwiddy
  • Joy Richardson as Mrs. Bustamonte
  • Lachele Carl as Miss Noles

Production[]

Development[]

In 2014, it was reported a BBC television miniseries of Anansi Boys was in the works.[2] It would be made by Red Production Company with Gaiman as executive producer.[3][4][5][6] The project did not come into fruition, and elements of it were instead incorporated into the Starz adaptation of American Gods.

In May 2020, it was reported that a miniseries adaptation was in development by Endor Productions for Amazon Prime Video.[7] It is a standalone story and not a spin off of American Gods.[8] In July 2021, it was announced Amazon had given the production a series order of 6 episodes. Amazon Studios, The Black Corporation, and Endor Productions are attached to the project; Red Production Company has on stayed to co-produce as well.[9]

Gaiman and Douglas Mackinnon are the series' co-showrunners and executive producers. Gaiman is writing the series with Lenny Henry from the audio book, who is also executive producing. Arvind Ethan David, Kara Smith, and Racheal Ofori complete the writers' room.[8] Other executive producers include Hanelle Culpepper, Hilary Bevan Jones of Endor, and Richard Fee of Red.[10]

Casting[]

The same month as the greenlight, it was revealed Delroy Lindo would star as Mr. Nancy.[11] In September, it was announced Malachi Kirby would star as both of Mr. Nancy's sons, Fat Charlie and Spider.[10] Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn and Grace Saif were cast as the female leads Rosie Noah and Daisy Day respectively, as revealed in December.[12] Casting additions in March 2022 announced that Fiona Shaw, CCH Pounder, Jason Watkins, L. Scott Caldwell, Joy Richardson, and Lachele Carl would round out the cast.[13]

Filming[]

Principal photography began on 18 November 2021 at First Stage Studios in Leith.[14] The production is receiving support from Screen Scotland.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Anansi Boys". Greenlight. 6 February 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  2. ^ "BBC to adapt Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys". BBC News. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  3. ^ Denham, Jess (5 February 2014). "Two Neil Gaiman novels set for TV adaptation". The Independent. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  4. ^ White, Peter (5 February 2014). "Anansi Boys developed by BBC". Broadcast Now. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  5. ^ Vincent, Alice (4 February 2014). "Neil Gaiman's American Gods to become TV drama". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  6. ^ Fleming, Ryan (4 February 2014). "Neil Gaiman's American Gods and Anansi Boys both being adapted for TV". Digital Trends. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  7. ^ Kaya, Emre (15 May 2020). "Exclusive: 'Anansi Boys' Miniseries in the Works at Amazon". The Cinema Spot. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  8. ^ a b c "Anansi Boys: New Amazon Prime series to be filmed in Scotland". BBC News. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  9. ^ White, Peter (21 July 2021). "Neil Gaiman Scores Series Order For TV Adaptation Of 'Anansi Boys' At Amazon". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (14 September 2021). "Amazon U.K. Greenlights Louis Theroux Documentary & Wilderness Adaptation, Unveils Malachi Kirby as Lead in Anansi Boys". Variety. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  11. ^ White, Peter (28 July 2021). "Delroy Lindo To Star In Amazon's Anansi Boys". Deadline Hollywood.
  12. ^ Ritman, Alex (14 December 2021). "Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys Series Casts Small Axe, 13 Reasons Why Stars as Female Leads (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  13. ^ Ravindran, Manori (16 March 2022). "Amazon's Anansi Boys Adds Fiona Shaw, CCH Pounder, Jason Watkins to Cast". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
  14. ^ Daniels, Nia (18 November 2021). "Amazon's Anansi Boys begins filming in Scotland". KFTV. Retrieved 4 March 2022.

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