Chiwetel Ejiofor To Don Director’s In An Adaptation Of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'

After impressing everyone with his acting skills, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is all set to turn into a director. Apart from directing, Chiwetel will also act in the flick. The film has been adapted from the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.

According to reports, the Oscar nominated actor has already started its production in Malawi. Potboiler Productions' Andrea Calderwood will produce the film, while Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King will serve as the executive producers. The as-yet-untitled movie will narrate the life changing story of how the author at the age of 13 years helped to save his village by constructing a wind turbine from bits of scrap metal, old bicycle parts and wood.

Talking about the film, Ejiofor said, "William's story represents what has to be the future in countries like Malawi: developing countries, overflowing with beauty, and with potential [that] simply needs access to opportunity in order to be fully unleashed. William's determination and inventiveness created something that not only meant the end of the 'hungry season' for his community, it also catapulted him into a future where all his potential could be realized." He added, "I want this to be a film that allows people to see that Malawi, and the world, will be all the better for everything William and those like him are able to contribute when they have the opportunities they urgently need to carve out their own extraordinary destinies.”

The flick will star newcomer Maxwell Simba who will play the role of 13-year-old Kamkwamba while Ejiofor will essay the role of his father Trywell. Apart from Ejiofor and Simba, the movie also features Lily Banda, Noma Dumezweni, Aissa Maiga, Joseph Marcell and Lemogang Tsipa.

For latest movie reviews, ratings and trailers, download the Desimartini App.

Source:  static.tvtropes.org