Laurence Fishburne set to direct Idris Elba in "The Alchemist"
The Weinstein Company is in talks with Laurence Fishburne to direct and Idris Elba to star, respectively, in their long-gestating adaptation of Paulo Coelho ’s bestselling novel The Alchemist . Who hasn't read Paolo Coelho's novel The Alchemist? Not many, I think, the book was a hit among people of various interests and social walks of life. Now, Oscar-nominated actor Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix, Man of Steel) will direct its adaptation for The Weinstein Company, with actor Idris Elba (Pacific Rim, Luther) as the lead. Coelho’s novel has sold over 65 million copies worldwide in 56 different languages, holding the Guinness world record for being the most translated work by a living author. The Alchemist has been a passion project for Fishburne, who purchased the rights along with A-Mark Entertainment from Warner Bros. in 2007 and in 2008 struck a seven-figure deal with Harvey Weinstein and TWC to produce and distribute. The news...