Summary:
- John Boyega will produce and star in The Book of Eli TV series, portraying a younger version of Denzel Washington’s character.
- The show explores a post-apocalyptic world, but its release date is still unknown.
John Boyega is set to produce and star in The Book of Eli TV series, a prequel to the 2010 post-apocalyptic action film starring Denzel Washington.
Boyega will play the younger version of Washington’s character, Eli, as he navigates a post-apocalyptic world while protecting a crucial book holding knowledge for humanity’s survival.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, The Book of Eli, released in 2010, proved to be a financial success.
It garnered $157.1 million worldwide at the box office, surpassing its $80 million budget.
The prequel series is reportedly positioned approximately 30 years prior to the events portrayed in the film, unfolding during the nuclear apocalypse period that ultimately sets the stage for later occurrences depicted in The Book of Eli movie.
Gary Whitta, the original writer of The Book of Eli and co-writer of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, serves as the creator and writer for the series.
Additionally, the original movie directors, the Hughes brothers (Allen and Albert Hughes), are slated to executive produce, with Boyega also onboard as an executive producer.
John Boyega, recognized for his prominent role in the Star Wars franchise, has also featured in recent films like The Woman King and They Cloned Tyrone.
Furthermore, he garnered a Golden Globe for his portrayal in the TV series Small Axe. As for The Book of Eli’s prequel series, a release date is yet to be announced.
