Lupita Nyong’o To Star in A New Captivating Movie Titled ‘Queen of Katwe’ : Mira Nair’s ‘Queen of Katwe’ Film Adaptation

Award winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o would play the role of the Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi, in a new film about Mustesi’s life called “Queen of Katwe” that is being produced and directed by the prolific film director Mira Nair.

Mutesi’s story was the inspiration for a book by Tim Crothers, similarly titled, The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl’s Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster.

She’s also been the subject of short documentaries and news reports, capturing her inspiring story. Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan-Mexican actress, who was born in Mexico City, Mexico and is best remembered for her role in “12 years a Slave” earning her an Oscar award for best supporting actress.

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