Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel Anansi Boys is heading to the sequential art world of comics.
The 2005 novel, a New York Times best-seller that won the Locus and British Fantasy Awards, is being adapted by Dark Horse Comics, which has set screenwriter and comics author Marc Bernardin to pen what will be an eight-issue miniseries.
Shawn Martinbrough, perhaps best known as the longtime artist of the Robert Kirkman title Thief of Thieves as well as Marvel’s Luke Cage Noir, is drawing the book, which will have colors by Chris Sotomayor and letters by Jim Campbell. The first issue is due to hit stores June 26.
The novel told the travails of “Fat” Charlie Nancy, who leads a boring life as a boring Londoner until he discovers two things: that his recently deceased father was, in fact, Anansi, the trickster god of African folklore, and that he has a twin brother he’s never met.
The 2005 novel, a New York Times best-seller that won the Locus and British Fantasy Awards, is being adapted by Dark Horse Comics, which has set screenwriter and comics author Marc Bernardin to pen what will be an eight-issue miniseries.
Shawn Martinbrough, perhaps best known as the longtime artist of the Robert Kirkman title Thief of Thieves as well as Marvel’s Luke Cage Noir, is drawing the book, which will have colors by Chris Sotomayor and letters by Jim Campbell. The first issue is due to hit stores June 26.
The novel told the travails of “Fat” Charlie Nancy, who leads a boring life as a boring Londoner until he discovers two things: that his recently deceased father was, in fact, Anansi, the trickster god of African folklore, and that he has a twin brother he’s never met.
- 2/21/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: As Deadline reported earlier this week, Douglas Mackinnon, who served as executive producer, director and co-showrunner on the first two seasons of Good Omens, will not be returning for the expected third season of the Amazon/BBC series. It turns out Mackinnon also has exited another Neil Gaiman Amazon fantasy series, the upcoming Anansi Boys.
According to sources, Mackinnon left Anansi Boys last November when the show was in early post-production, having wrapped filming on its six-episode order at the end of May.
Like with Good Omens, Mackinnon served as co-showrunner alongside Gaiman, director and executive producer on Anansi Boys, an adaptation of Gaiman’s novel. He will get a directing credit on an episode and an “additional material shot by” credit on another, in addition to being listed as executive producer, I hear.
Anansi Boys remains in post-production with no premiere date set yet.
The series, on which...
According to sources, Mackinnon left Anansi Boys last November when the show was in early post-production, having wrapped filming on its six-episode order at the end of May.
Like with Good Omens, Mackinnon served as co-showrunner alongside Gaiman, director and executive producer on Anansi Boys, an adaptation of Gaiman’s novel. He will get a directing credit on an episode and an “additional material shot by” credit on another, in addition to being listed as executive producer, I hear.
Anansi Boys remains in post-production with no premiere date set yet.
The series, on which...
- 10/26/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans have been waiting for the TV adaptation of Anansi Boys – Neil Gaiman’s 2005 fantasy novel about the two sons of the spider-god Anansi – for a long, long time.
Anticipation for Anansi Boys predates The Sandman, Good Omens and even American Gods when it comes to Neil Gaiman TV series. It was first reported that an adaptation was in the works back in 2014, but this project never came to be (parts were eventually incorporated into American Gods), so fans were excited to discover an Amazon Prime Video miniseries was in production back in 2020.
Three years later, we can almost taste it, so in anticipation here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Anansi Boys:
It’s a Standalone Story… Developed From a Conversation with Sir Lenny Henry
Gaiman explains: ‘Anansi Boys began around 1996, from a conversation I had with Lenny Henry about writing a story that was...
Anticipation for Anansi Boys predates The Sandman, Good Omens and even American Gods when it comes to Neil Gaiman TV series. It was first reported that an adaptation was in the works back in 2014, but this project never came to be (parts were eventually incorporated into American Gods), so fans were excited to discover an Amazon Prime Video miniseries was in production back in 2020.
Three years later, we can almost taste it, so in anticipation here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Anansi Boys:
It’s a Standalone Story… Developed From a Conversation with Sir Lenny Henry
Gaiman explains: ‘Anansi Boys began around 1996, from a conversation I had with Lenny Henry about writing a story that was...
- 2/27/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Amazon Prime Video is set to drop an upcoming British fantasy television miniseries based on one of Neil Gaiman’s most popular works. Anansi Boys is developed by Red Production Company with Gaiman himself taking his seat as executive producer. The show will be written by Gaiman, alongside Lenny Henry, Arvind Ethan David, Kara Smith, and Racheal Ofori. Here’s a description of the plot of the show, according to Deadline: “Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of
Meet The Cast Of “Anansi Boys”...
Meet The Cast Of “Anansi Boys”...
- 6/3/2022
- by A.E. Oats
- TVovermind.com
Whoopi Goldberg is leaving The View temporarily to film the new Amazon Studios series Anansi Boys. Goldberg’s casting in the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel was announced April 7. Her hiatus was announced by co-host Joy Behar on The View on April 12. “If you’re wondering where Whoopi is, the girl’s got a movie she’s making and she will be back when she finishes whatever she’s doing. So she’s gone for a while,” Behar said. In Goldberg’s place as guest host was CNN conservative political commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin. Behar incorrectly stated Goldberg was filming a movie. Anansi Boys will be a six-episode limited series at Prime Video and is currently filming at FirstStage Studios in Leith, Scotland. It’s not clear how long Goldberg’s hiatus will be. “Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby) — sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was...
- 4/12/2022
- TV Insider
Whoopi Goldberg has been cast as Bird Woman in the series adaptation of ‘Anansi Boys,’ based on Neil Gaiman’s internationally beloved novel.
Goldberg will take up the mantle of Bird Woman, God of Birds, and one of the show’s key antagonists. The six-episode series stars Malachi Kirby in the leading roles of brothers Fat Charlie and Spider.
Set throughout contemporary London, the series follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby)—sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him; he’s not fat)—a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that he was Anansi: Trickster God of stories (played by Delroy Lindo). And he learns that he has a brother. Now that brother, Spider (also played by Kirby), is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting—but making it a lot more dangerous instead.
Goldberg will take up the mantle of Bird Woman, God of Birds, and one of the show’s key antagonists. The six-episode series stars Malachi Kirby in the leading roles of brothers Fat Charlie and Spider.
Set throughout contemporary London, the series follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby)—sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him; he’s not fat)—a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that he was Anansi: Trickster God of stories (played by Delroy Lindo). And he learns that he has a brother. Now that brother, Spider (also played by Kirby), is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting—but making it a lot more dangerous instead.
- 4/8/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Amazon Studios’ adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel Anansi Boys has added those from the World Before Time. Whoopi Goldberg has been cast in the role of key antagonist Bird Woman, God of Birds. “She’s the embodiment of birds. Not just beautiful stately birds in flight,” her character description reads. “Anyone who’s had a close encounter with a seagull knows that some birds are more dangerous than others, and Bird Woman is the most dangerous of them all. Long ago Anansi did her wrong. Now may be her chance to turn the tables.” The series follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby), sometimes known as Fat Charlie, who is a young man used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, When his dad dies, he discovers that he was Anansi: Trickster God of stories (Delroy Lindo) and he has a brother, Spider (Kirby), who’s determined to make his life...
- 4/7/2022
- TV Insider
Prime Video’s forthcoming Anansi Boys adaptation has found its Bird Woman in Whoopi Goldberg.
The Egot winner will star opposite Malachi Kirby (Small Axe), who was previously cast as both Charlie Nancy (aka Fat Charlie) and his brother, Spider; and Delroy Lindo (The Good Fight), who will play Anansi/Mr. Nancy.
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Goldberg’s Bird...
The Egot winner will star opposite Malachi Kirby (Small Axe), who was previously cast as both Charlie Nancy (aka Fat Charlie) and his brother, Spider; and Delroy Lindo (The Good Fight), who will play Anansi/Mr. Nancy.
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Goldberg’s Bird...
- 4/7/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Whoopi Goldberg is set to play Bird Woman in the upcoming Amazon series adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys.”
The series follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby)—sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him; he’s not fat)—a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father (Delroy Lindo). But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that he was Anansi: Trickster God of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now that brother, Spider (also played by Kirby), is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting—but making it a lot more dangerous instead.
“I have been a fan of this book for a very long time and when Neil Gaiman told me it was being brought to the screen, I did everything I could to be part of it to help make people aware...
The series follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby)—sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him; he’s not fat)—a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father (Delroy Lindo). But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that he was Anansi: Trickster God of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now that brother, Spider (also played by Kirby), is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting—but making it a lot more dangerous instead.
“I have been a fan of this book for a very long time and when Neil Gaiman told me it was being brought to the screen, I did everything I could to be part of it to help make people aware...
- 4/7/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
‘Anansi Boys’: Whoopi Goldberg To Play Bird Woman In Neil Gaiman’s Series Adaptation For Prime Video
Whoopi Goldberg has been tapped to play the menacing Bird Woman opposite Malachi Kirby and Delroy Lindo in Anansi Boys, Neil Gaiman’s series adaptation for Prime Video.
Based on Gaiman’s fantasy novel, the six-episode series is set throughout contemporary London and follows a cast of characters in an epic story that stretches from the UK to Florida, the Caribbean and the mythical World Before Time. Kirby stars in the leading roles of Fat Charlie and Spider. The series is filming in Scotland and will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
2021-22 Amazon Prime Video Pilots & Series Orders
Per Amazon Studios’ descriptions: Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy (Kirby) — sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him; he’s not fat) — a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie...
Based on Gaiman’s fantasy novel, the six-episode series is set throughout contemporary London and follows a cast of characters in an epic story that stretches from the UK to Florida, the Caribbean and the mythical World Before Time. Kirby stars in the leading roles of Fat Charlie and Spider. The series is filming in Scotland and will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
2021-22 Amazon Prime Video Pilots & Series Orders
Per Amazon Studios’ descriptions: Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy (Kirby) — sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him; he’s not fat) — a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie...
- 4/7/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios has rounded out the cast of forthcoming drama “Anansi Boys” with the additions of Fiona Shaw, Cch Pounder and Jason Watkins.
The series is an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, and is currently shooting in Edinburgh, Scotland.
“Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby), sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him), a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi, the trickster god of stories (played by Delroy Lindo), and that he has a brother. Now that brother, Spider (also played by Kirby), is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting — but making it a lot more dangerous instead.
The show is set in contemporary London, though the story stretches from the U.K. to Florida, the Caribbean,...
The series is an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, and is currently shooting in Edinburgh, Scotland.
“Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby), sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him), a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi, the trickster god of stories (played by Delroy Lindo), and that he has a brother. Now that brother, Spider (also played by Kirby), is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting — but making it a lot more dangerous instead.
The show is set in contemporary London, though the story stretches from the U.K. to Florida, the Caribbean,...
- 3/16/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Cch Pounder, The Crown star Jason Watkins and Killing Eve’s Fiona Shaw have rounded out the cast for Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming big-budget adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys.
The trio are joined by L. Scott Caldwell (Lost), Joy Richardson (Small Axe) and Lachele Carl (Doctor Who) for the series, which is shooting in Scotland and already features Black Mirror star Malachi Kirby in the lead of Charlie Nancy.
2021 Amazon Prime Video Pilots & Series Orders
Kirby’s character is a young man used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father (Delroy Lindo) dies, Charlie discovers that he was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother.
NCIS star Pounder will play Mrs. Higgler, the matriarch of her clan and an old family friend of Charlie’s.
Watkins, an established British TV drama...
The trio are joined by L. Scott Caldwell (Lost), Joy Richardson (Small Axe) and Lachele Carl (Doctor Who) for the series, which is shooting in Scotland and already features Black Mirror star Malachi Kirby in the lead of Charlie Nancy.
2021 Amazon Prime Video Pilots & Series Orders
Kirby’s character is a young man used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father (Delroy Lindo) dies, Charlie discovers that he was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother.
NCIS star Pounder will play Mrs. Higgler, the matriarch of her clan and an old family friend of Charlie’s.
Watkins, an established British TV drama...
- 3/16/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Malachi Kirby (Small Axe, Roots) will be pulling double duty in Amazon Prime’s Anansi Boys series adaptation from writer/executive producer Neil Gaiman, our sister site Variety reports.
Kirby will play both Charlie Nancy and his brother, Spider. After Charlie’s estranged father, Mr. Nancy, dies, he discovers that his dad was the trickster god of stories, Anansi. He also learns that he has a brother, Spider, who makes Charlie’s life more interesting, but also more dangerous. As previously reported, Delroy Lindo (The Good Fight) will star as Anansi/Mr. Nancy.
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Kirby will play both Charlie Nancy and his brother, Spider. After Charlie’s estranged father, Mr. Nancy, dies, he discovers that his dad was the trickster god of stories, Anansi. He also learns that he has a brother, Spider, who makes Charlie’s life more interesting, but also more dangerous. As previously reported, Delroy Lindo (The Good Fight) will star as Anansi/Mr. Nancy.
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- 9/14/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Malachi Kirby will star in the series adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys” at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.
Kirby will play the dual lead roles of both Charlie Nancy and his brother, Spider. The series follows Charlie, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
It was previously announced that Delroy Lindo would star as Anansi/Mr. Nancy. Although the character also appears in the series adaptation of Gaiman’s novel “American Gods” at Starz, “Anansi Boys” is a standalone story with no connection to the other show.
The character of Charles Nancy, sometimes known...
Kirby will play the dual lead roles of both Charlie Nancy and his brother, Spider. The series follows Charlie, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
It was previously announced that Delroy Lindo would star as Anansi/Mr. Nancy. Although the character also appears in the series adaptation of Gaiman’s novel “American Gods” at Starz, “Anansi Boys” is a standalone story with no connection to the other show.
The character of Charles Nancy, sometimes known...
- 9/14/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Anansi Boys has found its Mr. Nancy in Delroy Lindo.
The Good Fight alum — who left the Paramount+ drama following its Season 5 premiere — will assume the role of the above-mentioned deity in Neil Gaiman’s forthcoming Amazon adaptation, it was announced Wednesday.
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The Good Fight alum — who left the Paramount+ drama following its Season 5 premiere — will assume the role of the above-mentioned deity in Neil Gaiman’s forthcoming Amazon adaptation, it was announced Wednesday.
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- 7/28/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Delroy Lindo will star in Amazon’s upcoming limited series adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys.”
Based on Gaiman’s novel of the same name, “Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Gaiman will write the six-episode adaptation of his 2005 book “Anansi Boys” along with Lenny Henry. The TV adaptation will begin shooting in Scotland later this year.
Lindo will play Mr. Nancy/Anansi. Orlando Jones played the character in Starz’s “American Gods,” which was based on another one of Gaiman’s works.
Per Amazon, “‘Anansi Boys’ is a stand-alone story,...
Based on Gaiman’s novel of the same name, “Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Gaiman will write the six-episode adaptation of his 2005 book “Anansi Boys” along with Lenny Henry. The TV adaptation will begin shooting in Scotland later this year.
Lindo will play Mr. Nancy/Anansi. Orlando Jones played the character in Starz’s “American Gods,” which was based on another one of Gaiman’s works.
Per Amazon, “‘Anansi Boys’ is a stand-alone story,...
- 7/28/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The Good Fight star Delroy Lindo has been set as a lead in Amazon’s adaptation of Anansi Boys.
Lindo, who also recently starred in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods, will star as Mr. Nancy aka Anansi.
It comes a week after the streamer revealed it had ordered the adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel to series. Gaiman, who brought Good Omens to screen for the streamer, is writing the six-episode limited series with British comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry.
Shooting will begin on the series in Scotland later this year.
Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting...
Lindo, who also recently starred in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods, will star as Mr. Nancy aka Anansi.
It comes a week after the streamer revealed it had ordered the adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel to series. Gaiman, who brought Good Omens to screen for the streamer, is writing the six-episode limited series with British comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry.
Shooting will begin on the series in Scotland later this year.
Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting...
- 7/28/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Delroy Lindo has been cast in a lead role of the upcoming Amazon series adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel “Anansi Boys,” Variety has learned.
“Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Lindo will star as Anansi/Mr. Nancy. The character is described as all charm. As far as Charlie knows, his father was a lazy man who cheated on Charlie’s mother. But Mr Nancy had another side to him. He was a god of stories and trickery after all.
“Delroy Lindo is a giant of the stage and the screen,...
“Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Lindo will star as Anansi/Mr. Nancy. The character is described as all charm. As far as Charlie knows, his father was a lazy man who cheated on Charlie’s mother. But Mr Nancy had another side to him. He was a god of stories and trickery after all.
“Delroy Lindo is a giant of the stage and the screen,...
- 7/28/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon and Neil Gaiman have found their new Mr. Nancy/Anansi.
The Good Fight alum Delroy Lindo has landed the coveted lead role in the retail giant/streamer’s straight-to-series adaptation of Gaiman’s 2005 fantasy novel Anansi Boys.
The six-episode limited series — formally greenlit last week following a years-long development process — follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it ...
The Good Fight alum Delroy Lindo has landed the coveted lead role in the retail giant/streamer’s straight-to-series adaptation of Gaiman’s 2005 fantasy novel Anansi Boys.
The six-episode limited series — formally greenlit last week following a years-long development process — follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it ...
- 7/28/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Amazon and Neil Gaiman have found their new Mr. Nancy/Anansi.
The Good Fight alum Delroy Lindo has landed the coveted lead role in the retail giant/streamer’s straight-to-series adaptation of Gaiman’s 2005 fantasy novel Anansi Boys.
The six-episode limited series — formally greenlit last week following a years-long development process — follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it ...
The Good Fight alum Delroy Lindo has landed the coveted lead role in the retail giant/streamer’s straight-to-series adaptation of Gaiman’s 2005 fantasy novel Anansi Boys.
The six-episode limited series — formally greenlit last week following a years-long development process — follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it ...
- 7/28/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It is always a good day when an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's works gets announced. Gaimen's 2005 novel Anansi Boys will get a six-part series adaptation at Amazon! Amazon... says Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous. THR Gaiman will run the show with Good Omens director Douglas Mackinnon. He will writes the series with Lenny Henry- a narrator of Anansi Boys audio books and radio plays-...
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- 7/21/2021
- Screen Anarchy
Amazon is bringing an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's international best-selling novel Anansi Boys to its streaming service.
The six-episode limited series will begin shooting in Scotland later this year.
Based on Gaiman's novel of the same name, Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories.
And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie's life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Gaiman, Sir Lenny Henry, Douglas Mackinnon, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Hilary Bevan Jones (Endor Productions), and Richard Fee (Red Production Company) are executive producers.
Gaiman and Henry will also write for the series along with Arvind Ethan David, Kara Smith, and Racheal Ofori. Gaiman and Mackinnon will serve as co-showrunners.
The six-episode limited series will begin shooting in Scotland later this year.
Based on Gaiman's novel of the same name, Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories.
And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie's life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Gaiman, Sir Lenny Henry, Douglas Mackinnon, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Hilary Bevan Jones (Endor Productions), and Richard Fee (Red Production Company) are executive producers.
Gaiman and Henry will also write for the series along with Arvind Ethan David, Kara Smith, and Racheal Ofori. Gaiman and Mackinnon will serve as co-showrunners.
- 7/21/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Amazon has greenlit Anansi Boys, a six-episode adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s 2005 fantasy novel of the same name which features American Gods character Mr. Nancy. But it is neither a spinoff nor a sequel to the recently cancelled Starz drama — and the standalone series will not see Orlando Jones reprise his role as the above-mentioned deity, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Anansi Boys focuses on Charlie Nancy, “a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy,” according to the official logline. “But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories.
Anansi Boys focuses on Charlie Nancy, “a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy,” according to the official logline. “But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories.
- 7/21/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Neil Gaiman is adapting his fantasy novel “Anansi Boys” into a limited series at Amazon, the studio revealed Wednesday.
The “American Gods” author will write the six-episode adaptation of his 2005 book “Anansi Boys” along with Lenny Henry. The TV adaptation will begin shooting in Scotland later this year.
Based on Gaiman’s novel of the same name, “Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Per Amazon, “‘Anansi Boys’ is a stand-alone story, not a sequel or spin-off of Gaiman’s novel ‘American Gods.’ The book’s story was originally developed in conversation between...
The “American Gods” author will write the six-episode adaptation of his 2005 book “Anansi Boys” along with Lenny Henry. The TV adaptation will begin shooting in Scotland later this year.
Based on Gaiman’s novel of the same name, “Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Per Amazon, “‘Anansi Boys’ is a stand-alone story, not a sequel or spin-off of Gaiman’s novel ‘American Gods.’ The book’s story was originally developed in conversation between...
- 7/21/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Amazon has ordered a series adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel “Anansi Boys,” Variety has learned.
The streamer has given the limited series a six-episode order with plans in place to begin shooting in Scotland later this year. First published in 2005, “Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
The character of Mr. Nancy appears in both “Anansi Boys” and the Gaiman novel “American Gods,” the latter of which is currently airing a series adaptation on Starz. However, there is no connection between the two projects and “Anansi Boys” will serve as a stand-alone story.
The streamer has given the limited series a six-episode order with plans in place to begin shooting in Scotland later this year. First published in 2005, “Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
The character of Mr. Nancy appears in both “Anansi Boys” and the Gaiman novel “American Gods,” the latter of which is currently airing a series adaptation on Starz. However, there is no connection between the two projects and “Anansi Boys” will serve as a stand-alone story.
- 7/21/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon has ordered a series adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel Anansi Boys.
The author, who brought Good Omens to screen for the streamer, is writing the six-episode limited series with British comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry.
Shooting will begin on the series in Scotland later this year.
Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Anansi Boys is a stand-alone story, not a sequel or spin-off of Gaiman’s novel American Gods, but Mr. Nancy, who was played by Orlando Jones in the Starz adaptation, does appear in both books.
2020-21 Amazon...
The author, who brought Good Omens to screen for the streamer, is writing the six-episode limited series with British comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry.
Shooting will begin on the series in Scotland later this year.
Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
Anansi Boys is a stand-alone story, not a sequel or spin-off of Gaiman’s novel American Gods, but Mr. Nancy, who was played by Orlando Jones in the Starz adaptation, does appear in both books.
2020-21 Amazon...
- 7/21/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Don’t call it an American Gods sequel or spinoff.
Anansi Boys, the 2005 fantasy novel from Neil Gaiman, has been ordered to series at Amazon. The six-episode limited series will begin production this year in Scotland as casting has already heated up for the drama that, like Gaiman’s novel and his since-canceled Starz series American Gods, revolves around Mr. Nancy.
Amazon, which has an overall deal with Gaiman recently handed out a long-delayed and surprising renewal for the author’s Good Omens drama, says Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged ...
Anansi Boys, the 2005 fantasy novel from Neil Gaiman, has been ordered to series at Amazon. The six-episode limited series will begin production this year in Scotland as casting has already heated up for the drama that, like Gaiman’s novel and his since-canceled Starz series American Gods, revolves around Mr. Nancy.
Amazon, which has an overall deal with Gaiman recently handed out a long-delayed and surprising renewal for the author’s Good Omens drama, says Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged ...
- 7/21/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Don’t call it an American Gods sequel or spinoff.
Anansi Boys, the 2005 fantasy novel from Neil Gaiman, has been ordered to series at Amazon. The six-episode limited series will begin production this year in Scotland as casting has already heated up for the drama that, like Gaiman’s novel and his since-canceled Starz series American Gods, revolves around Mr. Nancy.
Amazon, which has an overall deal with Gaiman recently handed out a long-delayed and surprising renewal for the author’s Good Omens drama, says Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged ...
Anansi Boys, the 2005 fantasy novel from Neil Gaiman, has been ordered to series at Amazon. The six-episode limited series will begin production this year in Scotland as casting has already heated up for the drama that, like Gaiman’s novel and his since-canceled Starz series American Gods, revolves around Mr. Nancy.
Amazon, which has an overall deal with Gaiman recently handed out a long-delayed and surprising renewal for the author’s Good Omens drama, says Anansi Boys follows Charlie Nancy, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged ...
- 7/21/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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