Stormzy has joined the cast of ‘Noughts + Crosses’.
The grime star – who will be headlining Glastonbury Festival this summer – is set to turn his talents to acting with a role in the highly anticipated BBC1 adaptation of Marolie Blackman’s novel series.
Stormzy said: "As a diehard fan of Malorie’s novels, being a part of this important show is a dream come true."
The show – which will be written for TV by ‘Being Human’ creator Toby Whithouse – is set an an alternate world in which society is segregated.
Stormzy has been cast as newspaper editor Kolawale, which is a character not featured in the source material.
Blackman added: "The first time I met Stormzy he informed me he was a huge fan of my Noughts and Crosses series of books. I’m thrilled he will now be a part of the ‘Noughts + Crosses’ TV production. It’s so exciting!"
And 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."
Although Stormzy appeared in 2016 movie ‘BrOTHERHOOD’ in a cameo role, it will mark his first proper foray into the world of acting.
Speaking at the time of the film’s release, he said: "This is all Hollywood, it’s new to me, I am just learning the ropes."
Meanwhile, filming for ‘Noughts + Crosses’ is underway in South Africa for the series, which will see ‘Peaky Blinders’ star Jack Rowan playing ‘Nought’ Callum – a member of the white underclass – and Masali Baduza as Sephy, who is part of the ruling black class.
The show is set to air later this year.
Stormzy cast in Noughts + Crosses
