Comments on: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dominic Cooper & Thandie Newton To Star In Adaptation Of Bestseller ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun’ https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/ Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Ifunanya https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83032 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83032 This a good change, no offence to Nollywood actors, I respect and totally support the lead cast choice on this! On the international scene they are actors that would pull a cinema crowd and here in Nigeria the viewing would most definitely hit the roof, and you expect (for people like myself allergic to the Nollywood poor dialogue and scene to scene sequence) the elation that comes from seeing a good movie! Haven't read the book but I'm sure to now, I really look forward to seeing it, hope more Nigerian actors of substance (likes of Joke silver) get parts in this too, it would be a must watch!

]]> By: Ugo https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83041 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83041 This is such totally awesome news! A very gifted author, a brilliant novel, and very talented actor…I'm delirious and dribbling with excitement! I truly can't wait to see this. In fact, I'm going to read the novel again! This is just awesome!

]]> By: Ahaoma Kanu https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83040 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83040 This is so nice and would really go a long way to affecting the appreciation of literature in Nigeria

]]> By: ExcuseMoi https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83039 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83039 What role will Thandie be playing?? She doesn't fit into ANY of the character descriptions, which is crap. They should get an actual Nigerian woman to play Olanna and her sister. I wonder how the producers are going to TWIST this story and make Nigeria not be the central component. Last King of Scotland should not have been about a white man being a victim of the government. Won't be surprised if the whole movie comes out to be about Cooper playing Richard as the central character. Typical.

]]> By: Toks Ogun https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83038 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83038 I've heard a few comments about Thandie not fitting the role but at the same time her past work brings additional credibility to the movie, which counts a lot when you're looking for financing.

]]> By: Adanma https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83037 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83037 For those of you who may not know, Thandie is of Igbo heritage. So she may fit in as she acts the role of Olanna

]]> By: BG https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83036 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83036 This cast will change a truly african story into one that caters to westerners. Olanna is plumb, she is distinctly african-looking, she is a true nigerian beauty with the figure to match. Even Kerry Washington is better suited for this role than Thandie Newton.

]]> By: Kakes https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83035 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83035 I've read a few of the comments and I think that they are rather harsh about Thandie. She is a really good actress and a recognisable face which will no doubt attract cinema goers. I do feel however that a Nigerian actress should have been put forward for this role. I may be wrong however so I'm going to wait until the film is released before I make my final judgement.

]]> By: mike ogah https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83034 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83034 can't wait mehn! Ejiofor was also ranked as one of hollywoods uprising A list stars as of last year. his presence in d movie wud definitely leave a lasting impression. then there's Cooper, i honestly cant wait to see d movie. good to know nigerian authors can also have their books shot in HD.

]]> By: Alabi https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83033 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83033 I want a movie of world class. The actors and actress must not be of an particular race or ethnic group for the movie to be good. If any person is a professional and can fit into that story 'Half of a Yellow Sun' showing what happen during the civil war in Nigeria let the person take up the role.

]]> By: KD https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83023 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83023 Go on Thandie! do your thing! cant wait to see you play Olanna!

]]> By: JF https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83031 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83031 Really, I think we should be looking at the bigger picture – top hollywood actors taking up roles in a movie adaption of a great nigerian novel. I think that is awesome! and like Mike Ogah mentioned, will leave a lasting impression. I cant wait to see it!

]]> By: Samuel Ethelbert https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83030 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83030 Good to see this exciting book interpreted in the screen its great.

]]> By: Uchy https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83029 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83029 Guess some Nigerian Actors and Actresses should be incorporated….Stephenie, Genevieve, Emeka Ike those ones refined with Igbo background. Waiting…..

]]> By: Sugabelly https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83028 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83028 Sorry but Thandie is an awful choice. There are MANY talented Igbo actresses in Hollywood that could play the role of Olanna.

Sophie Okonedo is an Igbo actress that would be EXCELLENT. She has proven to be an enormously talented actress and best of all SHE WON'T MURDER THE IGBO LANGUAGE and she ACTUALLY LOOKS IGBO.

Another Igbo actress is Caroline Chikezie, who since she is darker skinned can act as Kainene, Olanna's sister.

I'm sorry but Thandie Newton is not only a Zimbabwean, but is going to absolutely DESTROY the character with her horrible Igbo. =(

]]> By: Nkiliejiafo Ahumibe https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83027 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83027 I'm extremely disappointed that Thandie has been cast to play Olanna, this is an insult to Igbo women every where! If Thandie had any integrity she would do the right thing and decline the role, but she won't, she clearly basks in the fact that her diluted African ancestry is an asset in a white supremacist world.

]]> By: anon https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83026 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83026 considering that it is nigerian finaced why thandie? great actress and she is half zimbawean but even sofie okenado would be better at least she is half nigerian lol! however a fully BLACK WOMEN would be best. When i first read it i thought it was actually a nigerian made film and i was geting excited that they could attract the calibre of actors such as chiw and thandie alas its not.

]]> By: Abiola https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83025 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83025 let's see how the movie plays out….how she would pull off the "igbo phrases"…i would really like to know….

]]> By: Bukuru https://staging2.theplaylist.net/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-20120125/#comment-83024 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:06:20 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2012/more/uncategorized/chiwetel-ejiofor-dominic-cooper-thandie-newton-to-star-in-adaptation-of-bestseller-half-of-a-yellow-sun-113628/#comment-83024 Love fiction? Read 'Burning Wind' Now on Amazon.

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