After a hiatus of five years since the release of her Netflix film “Lionheart” in 2018, Genevieve Nnaji is poised to make a triumphant return to the silver screen.
Reports indicate that Genevieve Nnaji has taken on the task of adapting the critically acclaimed novel “I Do Not Come To You By Chance” authored by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.
The eagerly anticipated movie, as reported by Pulse, revolves around a young man who finds himself compelled to shield his family from the pangs of hunger. Set against the backdrop of the perilous realm of Nigerian email scams, the film delves into the depths he is willing to traverse to safeguard his loved ones.
Notably, Nwaubani’s literary gem was lauded with the esteemed Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book (Africa) and the prestigious Betty Trask First Book Award in 2010. Adding to its accolades, The Washington Post’s “Best Books of the Year” list included the novel, a testament to its distinction.
Collaborating as co-executive producer with Chinny Carter, Nnaji is set to breathe life into this compelling narrative through its cinematic rendition.
Prime Business Africa reports that the cast boasts the talents of Blossom Chukwujekwu and emerging actor Paul Nnadiekwe, both of whom play integral roles in bringing this captivating story to the screen. With this venture, Genevieve Nnaji is undoubtedly poised to rekindle her presence in the world of acting with fervor.