Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo circling Disney's "Queen of Katwe"January 10, 2015 - 15:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo apparently are eyeing a new project. As AceShowbiz reported citing Deadline, the two stars are circling Disney's "Queen of Katwe". The movie centers on Phiona Mutesi who overcomes all and becomes a chess prodigy. Based on a 2011 ESPN The Magazine article by Tim Crothers and book "The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster", it is directed by Mira Nair. Nyong'o who won Best Supporting Actress trophy at last year's Oscars for her performance in "12 Years a Slave" is linked to the role of Mutesi's mother Harriet. Oyelowo is circling the role of Robert Katende, Mutesi's coach who helped her reach the World Chess Olympiad. The studio is planning to start shooting in spring. Previously, the two stars were also attached to "Americanah" which tells the love story of two Nigerian immigrants. Based on a novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the movie is produced by Brad Pitt through his Plan B production banner along with Nyong'o and Andrea Calderwood. Oyelowo is currently enjoying the success of his movie "Selma". He is nominated in Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama category at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards for his performance as Martin Luther King Jr. He also appeared in "Interstellar" and "A Most Violent Year" last year. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |