Sky One’s Idris Elba comedy, In The Long Run, is shooting its second and third series back to back. The 1985-set sitcom draws inspiration from Elba’s own childhood, with the Luther star serving as creator and star on the project.
Idris Elba has confirmed that his acclaimed BBC crime drama, Luther, is close to making it to the big screen – as creator Neil Cross is presently writing the script… Elba was speaking to The Independent when he was asked about a transfer from the small to silver screen for his iconic detective. “We are really … >
Luther, Neil Cross’ acclaimed crime drama, is set to return this Christmas and the BBC have just released the first trailer.. With Ruth Wilson’s fan favourite Alice Morgan set to return to the series, Idris Elba confirming series 5 won’t be the show’s last outing and a meaty synopsis it’s a great time to be … >
Idris Elba is choosing moggies over martinis! The actor, long tipped to be the next James Bond, is in final talks to board Tom Hooper’s big-screen Cats adaptation… Elba will join an already star-studded cast, which consists of Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, James Corden, Laurie Davidson and Mette Towley – with filming set to commence next … >
The return of Idris Elba as Luther is edging ever closer, and we’ve now got the first trailer for his return in series 5 of the show. It’s right here, in fact… We’ve not got a transmission date yet, but we’ll let you know when we do… January 2018 Idris Elba is suited up, as … >
Idris Elba is pretty much a national treasure at this point, but he’s still known for action and drama more than he is for comedy.
Through his roles in beloved TV shows like The Wire and Luther, and massive movies like Prometheus and Pacific Rim, Idris Elba has become a household name the world over. And now, he’s inviting us all into a fictionalised version of his own childhood household, for a semi-autobiographical sitcom entitled In The Long Run. Set … >
The long-awaited screen adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower finally made it into cinemas over the summer, and left not long afterwards. The film – intended to launch a franchise of movies as well as a TV show – spluttered at the box office, and plans for a second were quickly nixed. However, the … >
The Dark Tower, starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey, will be arriving in cinemas imminently, but there’s another project based on Stephen King’s fantasy books that is arguably more intriguing.
He’s one of the busiest men in showbiz, but Idris Elba will be back on BBC One for Luther series 5.