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Actor Idris Elba Plans Move to Africa to Support Film Industry There

Photo by Courtesy of Netflix – © 2023 Netflix, Inc. London-born actor Idris Elba plans to move to his ancestral Africa within the next few years to support the film industry there. He told the BBC that he aims to build a film studio in the Zanzibar islands of Tanzania and another in Accra, the capital…

Idris Elba Discusses Hollywood Racism and Why He Stopped Describing Himself as a Black Actor

Idris Elba has shared that he no longer refers to himself as a Black actor, and doesn’t want his career achievements to be defined by his race. He feels the label put him in a box that restricted his acting and producing career trajectory. The performer further noted that the media’s obsession with race hinders…

James Bond Franchise Producers Understand Why Idris Elba Would Turn Down the 007 Role

The James Bond film franchise’s main producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, have responded to Idris Elba’s recent statement that he can’t imagine himself portraying the iconic character. The producing duo  stated during a recent interview with Variety that they understand that the Emmy Award-nominated actor is hesitant about committing to the series for…

Three Thousand Years of Longing : Press Conference with Director George Miller, Actress Tilda Swinton, and Actor Idris Elba

Synopsis : Dr. Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is an academic — content with life and a creature of reason. While in Istanbul attending a conference, she happens to encounter a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. This presents two problems. First, she doubts that he is real and…

Beast : Movie Review / Idris Elba Fights Lion on the Survival Thriller

Ever since Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” took a huge bite out of the worldwide box office, the man vs nature theme has established a strong footing on the silver screen. This time, we are faced with the king of the jungle as the monstrous threat. “Beast,” a suspense-filled action-horror entry, is so intense that nobody could…

Three Thousand Years of Longing | Official Trailer | Directed by George Miller :Starring Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton

Dr Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is an academic – content with life and a creature of reason. While in Istanbul attending a conference, she happens to encounter a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom.  This presents two problems. First, she doubts that he is real and second, because…

Idris Elba Reportedly in Talks to Star in Next James Bond Film

Idris Elba is currently in talks to star in the next James Bond film, but won’t play the titular role of special agent 007. The Golden Globe-wining actor has been told by MGM, the studio behind the hit spy franchise, that they have a villainous role in the series’ next installment for him, if he’s…

Idris Elba Set to Reprise His Title Character in Luther Movie for Netflix

Idris Elba has signed on to reprise his title role from the acclaimed psychological crime drama television series, Luther, in a Netflix feature film adaptation. The casting comes after the actor, who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the troubled eponymous Detective Chief Inspector John Luther in 2012, openly campaigned to play the…

Danny Boyle’s ’28 Years Later’ Sequel Has Reportedly Been Shot on iPhone 15

© 2002 Fox Searchlight Danny Boyle’s zombie flick 28 Years Later—a sequel to 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007)–has been shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max. Boyle and his cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle had made news nearly a quarter century ago when they used a Canon XL-1 to shoot 28 Days Later,…

“Shogun” Broke Emmy Record With 18 Wins in One Season

© 2024, FX. All Rights Reserved. Shogun was honored with four awards, including best drama series. Anna Sawai received the title of best actress in a drama series, while Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win the category. Frederick E.O. Toye won best directing for the show. Hacks won the surprise Best Comedy Series award…