He also learns that his father had another son (also played by Kirby), one who inherited all his god-like powers.
The Sister Act star has been cast alongside Malachi Kirby, Delroy Lindo, Amarah-Jae St Aubyn, Grace Saif, Fiona Shaw, and L Scott Caldwell, among others.
Goldberg told Variety that she’s been “a fan of this book for a very long time”.
According to Variety, Anansi Boys is being filmed in Scotland.