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Even before the dust has died from the hype that is around Lupita for playing Nakia in Black Panther, the award winning actress has come out with even better news.
She will be starring and producing Trevor Noah’s feature film adaptation of his famous book “Born a crime.”
Announcing the news to millions of followers on her Instagram page, she said “When I read Trevor Noah’s "Born A Crime," I could not put the book down. Excited to announce that I will be starring in and producing its feature film adaptation! #BornACrime
Trevor could not keep the excitement to himself either as he revealed shortly after with additional news, revealing she will take the leading role of his mother in the book.
Echoing Lupita’s words, he said “My mom is a powerful woman who could easily be one of the beautiful soldiers in Wakanda.
So it's beyond a perfect fit that she would be portrayed on the big screen by the radiant and regal Lupita Nyong' o. I'm beyond excited.”
Born a crime is an autobiographical comedy book by America based South African comedian Trevor Noah which details Trevor’s growing up in Post-apartheid South Africa.
The title of the book stems from being born a mixed kid in a time where whites and blacks were not allowed to mix let alone date or mate!
