David Oyelowo

Idris Elba and David Oyelowo to Star in TV Series Adaptation of Chinua Achebe's “Things Fall Apart”

September 27, 2024

Idris Elba and David Oyelowo to Star in TV Series Adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”

“Things Fall Apart,” a book by a legendary Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe, is set to be adapted into a TV series starring British actor Idris Elba and David Oyelowo. According to Variety, the TV series adaptation of “Things Fall Apart” is said to currently be in production at A24, although there is no writer assigned... Read More

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October 13, 2023

Film Blog: British-Nigerian Misan Harriman’s Directorial Debut Short Film “The After” Set To Premiere On Netflix This October

“The After” a short film directed and co-written by British-Nigerian celebrity photographer, Misan Harriman is set to debut worldwide on Netflix on October 25th, 2023. Set in London, the 18-minute short drama is an intense, riveting story that follows Dayo (portrayed by David Oyelowo), a grieving ride-share driver who is devastated after witnessing an attack... Read More

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January 18, 2021

Can Yvonne Orji’s upcoming comedy series ‘First Gen’ break out of Nigerian stereotypes?

Yvonne Orji isn’t slowing down in pursuing personal projects. According to reports, the Insecure star is developing a comedy series titled First Gen, a show about her experience as a Nigerian-born, first-generation American. First Gen is heading straight to Disney Plus, where it will premiere, with David Oyelowo and Oprah Winfrey serving as executive producers.... Read More

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David Oyelowo

December 23, 2020

Why David Oyelowo played a Nigerian astronaut in Netflix film ‘The Midnight Sky’

David Oyelowo isn’t a stranger to the world of sci-fi. In 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes, he plays a profit-obsessed business mogul and antagonist and in 2014, he voices Agent Kallus, a villain in the animated series Star Wars Rebels. For the 2018 Netflix deep-space horror The Cloverfield Paradox, Oyelowo is an... Read More

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September 22, 2020

#TIFF2020: David Oyelowo’s ‘The Water Man’ is a modest charmer

After delivering indelible performances in films like Selma and A United Kingdom, British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo appeals to the child within for The Water Man, his Oprah Winfrey supported directorial debut. The Water Man continues Oyelowo’s exploration into grief and growing up as it arrives only months after his star turn alongside Angelina Jolie in... Read More

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The trailer for time-travel thriller ”Don’t Let Go” has David Oyelowo trying to solve a murder

Blumhouse has been a name synonymous with horror blockbusters over the years. Halloween, Ma, The First Purge, Unfriended: Dark Web, to name a few. Now, the studio has recruited David Oyelowo in its upcoming high-concept story that features an uncle and a niece trying to solve across time. Interested? Confused? Want to know more? Check... Read More

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February 25, 2019

David Oyelowo joins cast of ‘Peter Rabbit’ sequel

According to reports, the upcoming sequel to Peter Rabbit has added David Oyelowo to the cast. Simply titled Peter Rabbit 2, the movie will be released by Sony and it will be a continuation of Peter Rabbit’s tales based on the stories by Beatrix Potter. Oyelowo’s character in the live-action sequel is still unknown but according... Read More

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December 26, 2018

David Oyelowo to make directorial debut with Disney film ‘The Water Man’

In 2015, it was announced that Selma actor David Oyelowo was in talks to produce and direct Disney film The Water Man, alongside Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films. Written by newbie writer Emma Needell, Oyelowo will also play the titular Water Man and helming the project is now official. The Water Man is a magical family... Read More

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December 5, 2018

David Oyelowo shines in the first trailer for TV adaptation of ‘Les Misérables’

Back in July, we were given first-look photos from the upcoming BBC miniseries Les Misérables, an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic 19th century novel of the same name. Among its principal cast is David Oyelowo, who is designated to play the antagonist Javert. Although a striking image of Oyelowo as the dogged lawman Javert in... Read More

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Here’s your first look at David Oyelowo as Javert in “Les Misérables”

Two months ago, Victor Hugo’s classic 19th century novel Les Misérables was announced as a TV adaptation. Unlike the 2012 film, the six-part series will no be based on the musical. The casting of David Oyelowo in the BBC series enriched the ensemble: Lily Collins (Okja, Mortal Instruments: City of Bones) to play the role... Read More

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David Oyelowo to star in fantasy adventure “Come Away,” along with Angelina Jolie

What do you do when Hollywood has already made films based on Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan? You surely can’t do just another remake. How about you do a prequel that combines both classics into one? That’s the ticket! Per the Hollywood Reporter, that’s exactly what director Brenda Chapman, best known for her Oscar-winning... Read More

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[The Film Blog] Funny, smart, and a little extra: David Oyelowo brings everything Nigerian in “Gringo”

Years before David Oyelowo became a Hollywood star, his teacher at the City and Islington College had suggested that he should take up acting. Oyelowo was studying theatre studies then, which he finished and later enrolled with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). From working with the Royal Shakespeare Company which started... Read More

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[The Film Blog] David Oyelowo won’t say no being the next James Bond

The iconic role of James Bond has been up for grabs since Daniel Craig’s Spectre, his penultimate Bond film that will climax with Bond 25 in 2019. Craig’s multi-film contract will be over by then, and the actor will be the happier party given how he said he’d rather slash his wrists than play Bond... Read More

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January 15, 2018

[The Media Blog] David Oyelowo to star in Les Misérables miniseries

David Oyelowo will star in BBC One’s upcoming six-part miniseries of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, along with Golden Globe nominee and theatre veteran Dominic West. Andrew Davies’ non-musical adaptation of Hugo’s novel will feature West as Jean Valjean with Oyelowo as Javert. Tom Shankland will direct the multi-part event that will begin shooting in February... Read More

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December 21, 2017

[The Film Blog] Watch David Oyelowo in the hilarious first trailer of action comedy “Gringo”

The first trailer for Nash Edgerton’s upcoming action comedy film Gringo is here, and it’s upbeat and hilariously chaotic. Titled then as American Express, Gringo joyrides across the border into Mexico, where all is not as it seems for decent-mannered businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo), who has a new wife and a stake in a... Read More

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Actor, David Oyelowo unveils scholarship program for Nigerian girls

British-Nigerian actor, David Oyelowo has officially unveiled a scholarship program for young Nigerian girls. The scholarship tagged The David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls will focus on sending ‘female victims of terror attacks and gender-based inequality’ to school. Partnering with LA-based nonprofit organization, GEANCO, the Selma star told Huffington Post that he was inspired by Oprah... Read More

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January 20, 2016

David Oyelowo, Idris Elba speak on #OscarsSoWhite controversy (WATCH)

Following the criticism of the organisers of the Oscar Academy Awards for an apparent lack of diversity in nominations for the second consecutive year, British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo and British-Ghanaian actor Idris Elba have shared their thoughts on the issue, while calling for a change in the mentality of colour in Hollywood. David Oyelowo, who... Read More

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December 10, 2015

David Oyelowo pit against Idris Elba face as Golden Globes 2016 nominees are announced (Full List)

And the nominations are out! The 73rd Golden Globe Awards nominees list has been announced and British-Nigerian actor and British-Ghanaian hunk, Idris Elba are nominated in the same category- Best TV Movie or Miniseries’ Supporting Actor Here are the full list of nominees: Best Motion Picture, Drama “Carol” “Mad Max: Fury Road” “The Revenant” “Room” “Spotlight” Best... Read More

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August 13, 2015

Nigerian man is the new James Bond

Remember that award winning movie, Selma? I’ll forgive you if you can’t remember it, that movie is boring. Tried to see it four times and ended up sleeping every single time. The exceptional black actor that played Martin Luther King Jnr, David Oyelowo, has another massive gig coming up – he is going to be the next 007... Read More

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February 23, 2015

#Oscars2015: David Oyelowo reacts to Selma loss at the Academy Awards

by Chinwe Okafor The Oscars turned out much according to expectation. But a lot of surprises trailed the 87th season of the awards, such as the Best Actor win which went to Eddie Redmayne for ‘The Theory of Everything’ while Julianne Moore won Best Actress for ‘Still Alice’. MLK adaptation, Selma was nominated for Best Picture... Read More

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February 14, 2015

Selma actor, David Oyelowo says what he “desperately misses” about Nigeria & more (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Aww, how sweet! Nigerian-born British actor, David Oyelowo who played Martin Luther King, Jr. in the biographical drama film, Selma, says he misses pounded yam. Here him: “I miss pounded yam desperately. It is very tough to get that in Los Angeles. I really love Nigerian food because it is what I... Read More

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February 7, 2015

5 reasons why House on the Rock is showing Selma this Sunday

by ‘Ifreke Inyang This Sunday – February 8 – there will be a screening of the movie Selma, at the House on the Rock church in Lekki. But why has the church decided to screen this movie, that centers around a fight for freedom, equality and change? 1. The times call for it As at... Read More

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January 19, 2015

Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, others march together to mark MLK Day (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor Today is Martin Lurther King Day and in commemoration, Oprah Winfrey and other stars from the movie Selma marched with hundreds on Sunday ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to recall the civil rights struggles of the 1960s. Winfrey, a producer of Selma who also had a role, helped lead the... Read More

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January 19, 2015

House On The Rock to host David Oyelowo, other cast members of Oscar nominated movie ‘Selma’

by Chinwe Okafor Leading new generation church, House on the Rock has invited Nigerian-British actor David Oyelowo to Nigeria. The star of the Oscar nominated film, Selma, is expected to be in Nigeria to talk about ‘How God can help his people’ amongst other topics, but he won’t be coming alone. Other cast members of the... Read More

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January 15, 2015

David Oyelowo’s Selma, Birdman, Boyhood make the Oscars nominee list + full list of nominees

by Chinwe Okafor The nominations for the Academy Awards has been released and so far The Grand Budapest Hotel has already scooped nine nominations off the list including the coveted Best Picture category. The quirky comedy recently scooped a Golden Globe in the Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy category and received a 2015 Bafta nomination. The Oscars... Read More

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December 31, 2014

David Oyelowo talks ‘Selma’, ‘MLK’ & Chimamanda’s Americanah in Essence Magazine

by Chinwe Okafor Following racial tensions that have been going on for months now and the rift caused by the grand jury decisions in Michael Brown and Eric Garner’s deaths, and the subsequent protests that have sprung up all over the world in reaction to them, Ava DuVernay’s Selma, the civil rights biopic chronicling Dr.... Read More

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