Bill Nighy Will Take on David Bowie's Role in The Series Adaptation of THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

Bill Nighy has signed on to star in the upcoming Showtime series adaptation of The Man Who Fell to Earth. Nighy will take on the role of Thomas Newton, the main character of the novel and the character who was played by David Bowie in the original film. So, that’s pretty cool!

This series adaptation stars Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave, The Old Guard) and Naomie Harris (Moonlight, No Time to Die), and the story follows “a new alien character (Ejiofor) who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.”

Newton was the first alien to arrive on earth over 40 years ago. “Alone and desperate, Newton summons Faraday to complete his original mission. But Newton’s time marooned among human beings has cost him everything, possibly even his sanity.”

Nighy said in a statement, “I was honoured to be invited to play the part of Thomas Jerome Newton that glorious David Bowie made so famous. I was keen to work with Chiwetel and Naomie again. I think the story is terrific and brilliantly expressed. I am an enthusiast for shows which extrapolate from current technology and give us plausible glimpses of a possible near future. It’s an important story which, as well as being highly entertaining, discusses the crucial issues of our time. I like to think that the film makers of the original film would applaud Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet for their imaginative daring and loyal regard.”

Nighy is a perfect actor to take on this role and there’s no doubt that he’ll be great! Nighy joins the previously announced cast that includes Jimmi Simpson, Rob Delaney, Sonya Cassidy, Joana Ribeiro, Annelle Olaleye, Kate Mulgrew and Clarke Peters.

The Man Who Fell To Earth series will premiere on Showtime in Spring 2022. Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet are serving as executive producers and co-showrunners on the series.

Source: Variety