Anansi Boys (TV series)

In 2014, it was reported a television miniseries of Anansi Boys was being produced by the BBC.[2] It was to be made by Red Production Company with Gaiman as executive producer.[3][4][5][6] The project did not come into fruition, and elements of it were instead incorporated into the Starz adaptation of American Gods.

In May 2020, it was reported that a miniseries adaptation was in development by Endor Productions for Amazon Prime Video.[7] It is a standalone story and not a spin off of American Gods.[8] In July 2021, it was announced Amazon had given the production a series order of 6 episodes. Amazon Studios, The Black Corporation, and Endor Productions are attached to the project; Red Production Company has on stayed to co-produce as well.[9]

Gaiman and Douglas Mackinnon are the series' co-showrunners and executive producers. Gaiman is writing the series with Lenny Henry from the audio book, who is also executive producing. Arvind Ethan David, Kara Smith, and Racheal Ofori complete the writers' room.[8] Other executive producers include Hanelle Culpepper, Hilary Bevan Jones of Endor, and Richard Fee of Red.[10]

The same month as the greenlight, it was revealed Delroy Lindo would star as Mr. Nancy.[11] In September, it was announced Malachi Kirby would star as both of Mr. Nancy's sons, Fat Charlie and Spider.[10]

Principal photography is taking place in Scotland and is receiving support from Screen Scotland. Production is based at First Stage Studios in Leith.[8]