Stormzy Stars In Malorie Blackman's 'Noughts + Crosses' Trailer
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The rapper has joined the cast of the new show, which is an adaptation of Malorie Blackman's award-winning novel series.
Stormzy, 26, who plays newspaper editor, Kolawale - a character created for the television adaptation - previously said the role was a "dream come true".
"As a diehard fan of Malorie's novels, being a part of this important show is a dream come true," he revealed.
If you're unfamiliar with the novel, Noughts + Crosses is set in an alternate world where racism divides society. It follows Sephy (Masali Baduza) who is a member of the black ruling class 'Crosses' and her friend Callum (Peaky Blinders' Jack Rowan) - who is part of white underclass, the 'Noughts'.
Despite the prejudice, distrust and rebellion mounting on the streets, the pair fall in love.
As well as Stormzy, the gripping adaptation also stars Helen Baxendale, Paterson Joseph and Ian Hart.
Executive producer Preethi Mavahalli said: "As an icon of black British culture, we are honoured to have Stormzy play a part in this adaptation of a novel he's such a fan of."
Meanwhile, author Malorie Blackman also expressed her joy that Stormzy is onboard.
"The first time I met Stormzy he informed me he was a huge fan of my Noughts + Crosses series of books. I'm thrilled he will now be a part of the Noughts + Crosses TV production. It's so exciting!" She said.
Coming 2020. #NoughtsAndCrosses pic.twitter.com/id26rWZnwU
- Noughts + Crosses (@noughtcrosstv) December 9, 2019
After filming the series in South Africa, it's set to air on BBC One on Thursday 5th March - meaning we don't have too long to wait.
While we're mega excited to see Stormzy in his acting role, we're also looking forward to revisiting one of our favourite novels.
"Callum and Sephy seem to have meant a lot to readers over the years and I'm excited at the prospect of watching them on my TV," said Malorie.
We could not agree more...
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