David Oyelowo narrates new James Bond audiobook 'Trigger Mortis'

LONDON, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- British actor and filmmaker David Oyelowo is to narrate the audiobook edition of the forthcoming official James Bond novel Trigger Mortis by Anthony Horowitz.

Other U.K. acting talents who have narrated 007 adventures include Dominic West, Kenneth Branagh, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Hiddleston and Rosamund Pike.

Oyelowo is best known for his work in the films The Last King of Scotland, Lincoln, Jack Reacher, The Butler and Selma.

"I consider it a huge honor to be asked to narrate this wonderful book. Anthony Horowitz has crafted a taut thriller with a fascinating cast of characters and stunning action sequences that I am relishing bringing to life. It is an acting challenge as exciting to me as any I have faced on stage or screen. I get to play James Bond! It doesn't get much better than that," Oyelowo said in a statement.

"What an honor to have an actor as talented as David to read my take on James Bond. He has a brilliant voice and talent for bringing out the nuances of dialogue and characters. He will do marvels with the audiobook of Trigger Mortis," added Horowitz.

The Trigger Mortis audiobook will be released Sept. 8 on CD and as a digital download. Hardback and eBook editions will be available on the same day.