According to Variety, British star Idris Elba (Luther) has optioned the rights to Marc Olden’s historical thriller Poe Must Die, and is planning to develop a trilogy of films based upon the book. The 1978 novel is set in 1840s New York, and sees Edgar Allen Poe battling demonic forces and personal demons as he […]
Idris Elba in talks for villain role in Star Trek 3
According to Variety, fan-favorite actor Idris Elba – who’s rumored for every genre role from James Bond to Green Lantern – is in preliminary talks to star as the villain in Star Trek 3. As is the case with these new Trek films, the role itself is being kept under wraps, though previous rumors and comments from co-writer/producer […]
Idris Elba tops Fox’s shortlist to replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
Despite stating earlier in the month that he hoped to play the character “until he dies”, Hugh Jackman revealed last week that he’s set to hang up the claws as the fan favourite mutant Logan following next year’s follow-up to The Wolverine. Having been a mainstay of the X-Men franchise since the first movie in […]
Idris Elba clarifies his recent Marvel comments
A few weeks ago Idris Elba came in for criticism from some Marvel fans for his comments about working on Thor: The Dark World, where he was quoted as saying that “it ripped his heart out” to find himself harnessed up in a green-screen studio as Heimdall after portraying Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk […]
Fox developing remake of Luther
The BBC detective drama Luther is getting a remake for the US audiences. 20th Century Fox Television is developing the show alongside the creator of the original series, Neil Cross. Star Idris Elba is on board as an executive producer for the show but is not expected to reprise his role for the US version. The […]
Blu-ray Review – Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor: Ragnarok, 2017. Directed by Taika Waititi Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Hopkins. SYNOPSIS: Thor: Ragnarok hits home video in a Blu-ray + DVD + digital copy edition that’s overflowing with bonus features. Much of the extras reinforce the fun, tongue-in-cheek […]
Movie Review – Molly’s Game (2017)
Molly’s Game, 2017. Directed by Aaron Sorkin. Starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Chris O’Dowd, Jeremy Strong and Graham Greene. SYNOPSIS: Molly Bloom comes from a high-achieving family and becomes an Olympic skier but, when her luck runs out on the piste, she has to find another way of earning money and […]
Idris Elba’s directorial debut Yardie gets a first poster and trailer
Studio Canal has revealed the first poster and teaser trailer for Idris Elba’s feature directorial debut Yardie. Based on Victor Headley’s novel of the same name, the crime drama features a cast that includes Aml Ameen, Sheldon Shepherd, Shantol Jackson and Stephen Graham; take a look below… Set in ’70s Kingston and ’80s Hackney, Yardie centres on […]
Idris Elba begins filming on Luther series 5, synopsis released
The BBC has announced that filming is underway on the fifth series of Luther, which sees Idris Elba returning to his iconic role as DI John Luther. “It’s good to be back in London, back in the coat,” said Elba, with creator Neil Cross adding that: “We missed John Luther. We missed some old friends. […]
New poster for Molly’s Game featuring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba
A new international poster has arrived online for the upcoming drama Molly’s Game featuring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba; take a look below… SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Molly’s Game here MOLLY’S GAME is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade […]
