Chiwetel Ejiofor Picks Up Where David Bowie Left Off as ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ in New Series

Getty *Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has been tapped to star in “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” a new series for Paramount+ based on the 1963 novel by author Walter Tevis. The book spawned the 1976 film starring David Bowie. The story, per EW, follows an “alien who arrives on Earth at a turning point in […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor Reveals What Inspired Him to Tell Powerful True Story of Rob Peace

Credit: Paramount Pictures * Chiwetel Ejiofor is opening up about starring in the “Rob Peace” biopic based on “The Short and Tragic Life of Rob Peace.” Ejiofor wrote and directed the film based on the New York Times bestseller by Jeff Hobbs. “Rob Peace” is based on the true story of a brilliant young man […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor on His Role in ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ (EUR Exclusive)

[…] Jolie reprising her role as the classic Disney villain, Elle Fanning returns, and is joined by franchise newcomer Michelle Pfeiffer (Queen Ingrith) and a cast that includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein, Harris Dickinson and Sam Riley. EURweb‘s Jill Munroe sat down with Ejiofor to discuss his role in the film, the intricacies of good vs. evil in life […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor to Star in Directorial Debut Based on Book ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’
Chiwetel Ejiofor *Chiwetel Ejiofor will play both sides of the camera for his next project, an adaptation of the book “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” that he will both star in and direct. Backed by Participant Media, BBC Films and the BFI, the as-yet-untitled film has begun production in Malawi and serves as […]
First Look: Chiwetel Ejiofor in ‘Z for Zachariah’ (Trailer)
Margot Robbie and Chiwetel Ejiofor in “Z for Zachariah” *Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have released the first trailer for “Z for Zachariah,” two months ahead of its Aug. 21 release. The post-apocalyptic thriller features “12 Years a Slave” star Chiwetel Ejiofor as a scientist who is one of a few survivors of a nuclear war. […]
Marvel Wants Chiwetel Ejiofor for Role in ‘Doctor Strange’
Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor attends the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on August 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California *Chiwetel Ejiofor could soon find himself in the Marvel business. The studio is reportedly courting the actor to play an unspecified role in its upcoming “Doctor Strange,” according to The Hollywood […]
Thandie Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor Sign Open Letter Urging Black Britons to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Chiwetel Ejiofor & Thandie Newton / Twitter *Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, and David Harewood are urging Black Britons to get the coronavirus vaccine. The actors are among a group of influential Black influencers who have signed an open letter from Sir Lenny Henry calling on Black British adults to get vaccinated. The letter is […]
Showtime Drops First 5 Minutes of ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ Remake [WATCH]

*Showtime has released the first five minutes from its upcoming sci-fi series “The Man Who Fell to Earth” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor as an alien on Earth who works as a tech titan. The series is based on the 1963 novel by author Walter Tevis. The book spawned the 1976 film starring David Bowie and directed by […]
Naomie Harris Joins Chiwetel Ejiofor in Showtime’s ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ Series

Naomie Harris, Chiwetel Ejiofor / Twitter *Naomie Harris and Jimmi Simpson have signed on to star opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor in Showtime’s series adaptation of “The Man Who Fell to Earth.” EURweb previously reported, the project had been in development at Paramount+ but will begin production later this year for Showtime. The series is based on […]
Nia Long and Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk Black Representation at Celebration of Black Cinema – WATCH

[…] of Black Cinema. The event was hosted by Cheryl Boone Isaacs and honored four iconic figures in the film industry including actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, actor-writer Chiwetel Ejiofor, film director Kasi Lemmons and actress Nia Long. Murphy received the special Career Achievement Award. During the night, celebs discussed a variety of issues including, the […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor Set to Star in ‘Marching Powder’ Film Adaptation
* Chiwetel Ejiofor has been tapped to star in the film adaptation of the nonfiction Rusty Young and Thomas McFadden book “Marching Powder.” Deadline.com reports the page-turner was acquired by New Regency as a star vehicle for the Oscar nominee. The feature will be based on the book “Marching Powder: A True Story of Friendship, […]
First Look: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julia Roberts in ‘Secret in Their Eyes’ (Trailer)
[…] discover that the “unidentified female body” abandoned in a garage dumpster that they’ve been called to investigate belongs to Jess’ teenage daughter. Jess’ friend and co-worker, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, continues digging every day for 13 years until he uncovers a new lead. Nicole Kidman also stars as their district attorney supervisor. (L-R) Julia Roberts, Nicole […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mary J. Blige Lead Cast in Heart-Wrenching True Story ‘Rob Peace’ | Watch Trailer

*The newly released trailer for the upcoming drama “Rob Peace,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mary J. Blige, and Camila Cabello, has dropped. Ejiofor wrote and directed the film based on the New York Times bestseller by Jeff Hobbs. “Rob Peace” is based on the true story of a brilliant young man (Jay Will) torn between his […]
Condola Rashad Joins Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Netflix Drama ‘Come Sunday’
Condola Rashad attends 13th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at Spring Studios on November 7, 2016 in New York City. *Condola Rashad has joined Chiwetel Ejiofor in Netflix’s religious drama “Come Sunday,” based on the real life story of evangelical minister Carlton Pearson. As previously reported, Ejiofor plays Pearson, whose services at Higher Dimensions Family […]
Nate Parker, Chiwetel Ejiofor Among Celebs Singing their Favorite Prince Songs for his Birthday (Watch)
Clockwise from top left: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cindy Crawford, Nate Parker and Kit Harington *W magazine has gotten a bunch of celebrities to sing their favorite Prince songs in honor of what would’ve been the icon’s 58th birthday. Nate Parker, Chiwetel Ejiofor Kit Harington, Ethan Hawke, Cindy Crawford, Chris Evans, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rami Malek, Elle Fanning, Tye […]