
Anansi Boys
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Charlie Nancy is a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
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- Creators
- Neil Gaiman, Douglas Mackinnon
- Production companies
- Amazon Studios, The Blank Corporation, Endor Productions, Red Production Company
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Canceled
Top Cast
Delroy LindoMr. Nancy
Amarah-Jae St. AubynRosie Noah
Malachi KirbyCharlie Nancy / Spider
Grace SaifDaisy Day
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