British actor Idris Elba to star as Okonkwo in ‘Things Fall Apart’ series adaptation

English actor, Idris Elba, is set to portray Okonkwo, the protagonist in Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, Things Fall Apart, in a new TV series adaptation by American entertainment company, A24. Elba, who will also produce the series, is best known for his roles in Thor, The Suicide Squad, Pacific Rim, and Beasts of No Nation.