Paulo Coelho who came up with the bestselling novel The Alchemist is all set to inspire a many more million people. Coelho’s work The Alchemist is soon going to be adapted in a film format. If speculations are to be believed then Idris Elba will play the lead role in the film. The Weinstein Company is said to be in talks with Laurence Fishburne to direct the film.

However no official announcement on the same is yet made. Paulo’s novel The Alchemist is said to be one of the most sought after works all over the world. The book which was published in 1988 still is regarded as a favorite of many people. The highly popular literary work is already translated into 80 languages. Having sold more than 65 million copies The Alchemist remains one of the highest selling books in history.

The rather spiritual novel is said to be difficult to give form to and thus the delay in taking up the project. The Alchemist revolves around the tale of a Shepard and his journey to find the treasure. No wonder the film adaption of the book The Alchemist is highly anticipated because of his fans.