Famous actor's offer turned down by Michael Jordan in a heartbeat
Former NBA icon refused to be part of an ambitious film project The career of a six-time NBA winner and five-time regular season MVP is always exciting for any production company. Idris Elba, known for his roles in shows like 'The Wire' and 'Luther', is one of the people most interested in Michael Jordan.
The trailer for Idris Elba's new movie is here
His latest film Beast sees him come face-to-face with a lion... Luther and The Suicide Squad star Idris Elba is starring in the trailer for his new film Beast, a thriller (or perhaps horror) flick in which he faces off against a lion who is out for blood.
Michael Jordan apparently turned down Idris Elba for biopic
Los Angeles, California - Actor Idris Elba said he approached basketball legend Michael Jordan about playing him in a biopic film, but was turned down. Idris Elba (l.) approached Michael Jordan (r.) about playing him in a biopic, but was turned down.
Idris Elba's Beast Trailer Sees Him Protecting His Family From Lions, And Landslides, And Hunters (Oh My!)
Just when you think you’ve seen everything waiting on the timeline of 2022 movie releases, a surprise comes along to make your day. Unfortunately for Idris Elba, the surprises in Beast see his character protecting his family from lions, and landslides, and poachers (oh my)!
Is Creamfields South broadcast on the radio? How to listen to the festival
There is good news for those who don't want to some of the world's biggest acts With a week left to go until Creamfields South, there is so much to look forward to. The festival taking place between June 2 and 4 has a total of eight stages with over 70 different acts performing over the weekend.
Beast Trailer: It's Idris Elba Vs. A Man-Eating Lion
You'll never go on a safari ride into the savannah again! That's maybe not quite as catchy as the famous "Jaws" tagline, but you get the idea. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur ("Everest," "2 Guns and Contraband") and written by Ryan Engle ("Non-Stop," "The Commuter," "Rampage"), "Beast" stars Idris Elba as Dr. Nate Daniels, described as a "recently widowed husband who returns to South Africa, where he first met his wife."
Jamie Bartlett dies suddenly aged 55 as tributes to Idris Elba co-star pour in
The award-winning actor starred alongside Idris Elba in Mandela. Tributes have flooded in for Jamie Bartlett after his death aged 55. The award-winning actor starred alongside Idris Elba in Mandela. He was also known as David Genaro in Rhythm City and Mike O'Reilly in Isidingo. Tributes are pouring in for the star.
Michael Jordan refused a famous Hollywood actor to play him in a biopic
Out of all the greatest athletes in history, perhaps Michael Jordan would be the most difficult to do a biopic about. First of all, the man is a former NBA star and extremely tall for a regular human. Finding somebody who is a great actor, kind of looks like MJ and is about the same height will be very difficult.
Jamie Bartlett dead: Mandela actor who starred alongside Idris Elba dies aged 55
JAMIE BARTLETT has died aged 55, it has been confirmed. Hollywood actor Jamie Bartlett has died aged 55. The British-born South African actor's death was confirmed to South Africa's eNCA by a family member. The star is best known for appearing in films including Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in 2013 and White Lion in 2010.
Idris Elba Explains Why Knuckles Is So Mean In Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Idris Elba, Jim Carrey, and Sonic 2 director Jeff Fowler dig deep into Knuckles' motivation. When Sonic the Hedgehog 2 spin dashed into theaters, the world got very familiar with Knuckles, the red echidna pulled right out of the Sonic games. Voiced by Idris Elba, this Knuckles was even less friendly, though.
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The inside scoop on Idris Elba's Cannes Film Festival fit
This weekend British actor, author, DJ and producer Idris Elba touched down on the Côte d'Azur for an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. For the Hackney-born polymath the 2022 film festival hit different, because for the first time he was there to see himself on one of the big screens.
Model Megan Gale makes her big return to acting with a role in George Miller's film Three Thousand Years of Longing starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton
Model Megan Gale is starring in George Miller's upcoming Australian-made blockbuster, Three Thousand Years of Longing, alongside Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton. The 46-year-old, who has dabbled in acting, shared the film's poster to her Instagram page on Sunday and said she's 'forever grateful' to have worked with Miller again.
All the Stars at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival
Sara Sampaio Tilda Swinton Michael Fassbender & Alicia Vikander Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre Elba Poppy Delevingne Tilda Swinton Casey Affleck & Caylee Cowan Alessandra Ambrosio Anne Hathaway Julia Roberts Cindy Bruna Alessandra Ambrosio Rebecca Hall Liza Koshy Jasmine Tookes Kat Graham Grace Elizabeth Tallia Storm Lee Jung-jae Viola Davis Elle Fanning
AP PHOTOS: From Tom to Julia, star power is back at Cannes
Star power has been out in force at the 75th Cannes Film Festival Star power has been out in force at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. After a 2021 edition muted by the pandemic, this year’s French Riviera spectacular has again seen throngs of onlookers screaming out “Tom!” “Julia!” and “Viola!”
Three Thousand Years of Longing
Despite a committed Idris Elba and a winning dash of fantasy, George Miller’s romantic fairy tale fails to spark A romantic fantasia set in Istanbul, George Miller’s mystical confection operates like the genie at its heart: it’s full of visual sleight-of-hand and boasts plenty of storytelling power, but soon disappears from your mind in a puff of smoke.
Idris Elba is ever the doting husband as he adjusts wife Sabrina's dress for the perfect snap at the Three Thousand Years of Longing premiere during the Cannes Film Festival
Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina were every inch the picture perfect couple as they took to the red carpet for the premiere of his film Three Thousand Years of Longing at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. The actor, 49, cut a dapper figure as he joined his glamorous spouse Sabrina, 32, who wowed in an eye-catching Tony Ward Couture lilac gown, and in a sweet moment helped her with her long train to get the perfect snap.
Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton star at Three Thousand Years Of Longing premiere
Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton have walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet as they attended the premiere of their new film Three Thousand Years of Longing. The Luther star, 49, adorned a midnight blue suit paired with a black bow tie while his co-star Swinton, 61, wore an elegant black gown with a blue embellished neckline.