Stormzy has been cast as a newspaper editor in the forthcoming adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s book series Noughts & Crosses, which is currently being filmed in South Africa.
Blackman added: “The first time I met Stormzy he was a huge fan of my Noughts & Crosses series of books.
“As a diehard fan of Malorie’s novels, being a part of this important show is a dream come true,” Stormzy said in a statement.
Blackman spoke at the launch of #Merky BOoks last year, alongside hip hop artist and author Akala, and poet Benjamin Zephaniah.