Idris Elba
Who will be the next James Bond?

Who will be the next James Bond?
007 producer says she sees Daniel Craig’s successor as male
29 Sep 2021
Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Prime minister joins a growing list of famous people to become infected
27 Mar 2020
The Dark Tower: Will new film satisfy fans?

The Dark Tower: Will new film satisfy fans?
Idris Elba battles the forces of darkness in the first trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation
5 May 2017
The Dark Tower film: What we know so far

The Dark Tower film: What we know so far
Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey star as Stephen King's saga comes to the big screen
25 Jan 2017
Moonlight: Can Barry Jenkins tale secure an Oscar?

Moonlight: Can Barry Jenkins tale secure an Oscar?
The highly acclaimed film has already won several awards, including a Golden Globe. But will it scoop the big one?
13 Jan 2017
Guerrilla: What is Idris Elba's new TV series about?

Guerrilla: What is Idris Elba's new TV series about?
Luther star teams up with Twelve Years a Slave writer for tense drama about race politics in the 1970s
11 Jan 2017
Idris Elba on his collaboration with Superdry

Idris Elba on his collaboration with Superdry
The multitalented actor and musician tells us how he’s taking on the world of fashion
4 Jul 2016

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Jungle Book 'beggars belief' that it was shot in a studio

Jungle Book 'beggars belief' that it was shot in a studio
Critics praise dazzling special effects in 'one of most engrossing film worlds since Avatar'
8 Apr 2016
Luther trailer for new special shows Elba 'on the edge'

Luther trailer for new special shows Elba 'on the edge'
Luther is back on the trail of his creepiest villain yet, but will the two-parter satisfy fans?
19 Nov 2015
Beasts of No Nation: Idris Elba film boycotted by cinemas

Beasts of No Nation: Idris Elba film boycotted by cinemas
Will Netflix deal to show Beasts of No Nation on day of cinema release mean it's curtains for movie theatres?
5 Mar 2015