Prime Video’s Anansi Boys adaptation continues to broaden its roster with a new cast addition. As reported by TVLine, Whoopi Goldberg will join the fantasy series based on Neil Gaiman‘s critically-lauded 2005 novel.
Goldberg portrays Bird Woman, the God of Birds. She’s the personification of avian creatures and one of Anansi Boys‘ crucial foes. According to a press release from Prime Video, Bird Woman is part of a “full pantheon of gods who make up the mythical World Before Time—a place that isn’t a place where the animals who are gods still walk. A place of incredible beauty, magic and danger.”
Anansi wronged Bird Woman, so we’ll see her turn the tables in this TV series. Delroy Lindo plays Anansi/Mr. Nancy, while Malachi Kirby portrays both Charlie Nancy, a.k.a. Fat Charlie, and Spider, his brother.
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Besides Goldberg, there are five other animal gods. Here are the character breakdowns per Prime Video:
“Hakeem Kae-Kazim has been cast as Tiger. He’s still angry with Anansi for stealing the stories, for making fun of him, and for coming out on top. Tiger (the name of any Big Cat in the Caribbean) is a dangerous enemy to Anansi and all his bloodline.
Emmanuel Ighodaro will play Lion. He’s proud and noble and has no time for Anansi.
Cecilia Noble has been cast as Elephant. She’s old and wise and hates Anansi.
Ayanna Witter-Johnson will play Snake. She’s beautiful and deadly and hates Anansi.
Don Gilet will play Monkey. He’s terrified of Anansi, keen on food—particularly fruit—and has the attention span of, well, a monkey…”
Anansi Boys boasts a massive ensemble cast, including Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn as Rosie Noah, Grace Saif as Detective Constable Daisy Day, Fiona Shaw as Maeve Livingstone, Jason Watkins as Grahame Coats, Joy Richardson as Mrs. Bustamonte, Lachele Carl as Miss Noles and CCH Pounder as Mrs. Higgler.
I’m game for this casting choice! Prime Video has yet to fumble with its original programming, and as long as Gaiman’s heavily involved with Anansi Boys, I have faith that they’ll stick the landing.
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