Stormzy has joined the cast of \'Noughts + Crosses\'.
The grime star - who will be headlining Glastonbury Festival this summer - is set to turn his talents to acting with a role in the highly anticipated BBC1 adaptation of Marolie Blackman\'s novel series.
Stormzy said: "As a diehard fan of Malorie\'s novels, being a part of this important show is a dream come true."
The show - which will be written for TV by \'Being Human\' creator Toby Whithouse - is set an an alternate world in which society is segregated.
Stormzy has been cast as newspaper editor Kolawale, which is a character not featured in the source material.
Blackman added: "The first time I met Stormzy he informed me he was a huge fan of my Noughts and Crosses series of books. I\'m thrilled he will now be a part of the \'Noughts + Crosses\' TV production. It\'s so exciting!"
And executive producer Preethi Mavahalli said: "As an icon of black British culture, we are honoured to have Stormzy play a part in this adaptation of a novel he\'s such a fan of."
Although Stormzy appeared in 2016 movie \'BrOTHERHOOD\' in a cameo role, it will mark his first proper foray into the world of acting.
Speaking at the time of the film\'s release, he said: "This is all Hollywood, it\'s new to me, I am just learning the ropes."
Meanwhile, filming for \'Noughts + Crosses\' is underway in South Africa for the series, which will see \'Peaky Blinders\' star Jack Rowan playing \'Nought\' Callum - a member of the white underclass - and Masali Baduza as Sephy, who is part of the ruling black class.
The show is set to air later this year.
