American Gods is an American fantasy drama television series. It stars Orlando Jones as Mr. Anansi, a trickster, and historian, who’s lived for hundreds of years. Sometimes called Kwaku Anansi, Kompa Nanzi, or Nancy, some of his other attributes include storytelling, enhanced charisma, and the ability to shapeshift into a spider at will. The series also stars Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane.
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