Idris Elba
Watch: Trailer for Luther: The Fallen Sun
February 11, 2023 | James R“I know he’s in prison.” “Except he’s not in prison.” That’s the sound of Luther returning to our screens, with Idris Elba back in the shoes of the brilliant but disgraced detective.
We catch up with him as John Luther … Read More
Hijack: Idris Elba to star in Apple TV+ thriller
April 21, 2022 | James RIdris Elba is heading to Apple TV+ to star in new thriller Hijack.
The seven-part series follows the journey of a hijacked plane in real-time. As the plan makes its way to London over a seven hour flight, authorities on … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Harder They Fall
November 3, 2021 | James RJeymes Samuel’s thrilling, trailblazing Western is an absolute blast.Read More
Trailer: Cowboy Concrete rides on to Netflix this April
March 16, 2021 | James R“There’s a horse in your house.” That’s the sound of Idris Elba riding on to Netflix for Concrete Cowboy, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the film.
Directed by Rick Staub, it follows 15-year-old Cole (Caleb … Read More
Crunchyroll partners with Idris Elba for sci-fi thriller Dantai
February 6, 2021 | James RAnime streaming platform Crunchyroll and Idris Elba are teaming up for Dantai, a new sci-fi thriller.
Idris and Sabrina Elba, in conjunction with Idris’ Green Door Pictures and Sabrina’s Pink Towel, will develop the animated series as exec-producers. Currently in … Read More
Idris Elba to star in Apple TV+ spy romance
August 18, 2020 | James RIdris Elba will star in a new spy film for Apple TV+.
Little is known about the thriller, other than it combines espionage and romance and it is set in Africa. Nonetheless, its captured attention, thanks to Elba’s attachment and … Read More
Idris Elba inks first-look deal with Apple TV+
July 15, 2020 | James RIdris Elba has inked a first-look deal with Apple TV+.
The actor, who is also a producer, director and musician, is best known for his role as Luther in the BBC crime drama and Stringer in HBO’s The Wire, as … Read More
VOD film review: Cats (2019)
June 3, 2020 | James RThis stunningly misjudged adaptation of the hit musical is a folly too grandiose to land on its feet.Read More
Netflix cancels Turn Up Charlie
May 2, 2020 | James RNetflix has cancelled Idris Elba’s comedy Turn Up Charlie after one season.
The series follows the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ … Read More
VOD film review: This Christmas
December 16, 2019 | James RA likeable cast and a toe-tapping soundtrack make This Christmas an unexpected addition to your annual festive playlist.Read More