The new film from acclaimed director Harmony Korine is gathering pace, with THR reporting that not only has the filmmaker set his cast of actors for The Trap, but that Focus Feautures is set to pre-buy the film before it begins production. The Trap is “a revenge tale set against the backdrop of the Miami […]
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 […]
Movie Review – The Gunman (2015)
The Gunman, 2015. Directed by Pierre Morel. Starring Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Jasmine Trinca, Mark Rylance, Ray Winstone and Javier Bardem. SYNOPSIS: A sniper on a mercenary assassination team, kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier’s successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target […]
Idris Elba announces production underway on Luther specials
Idris Elba has taken to Twitter to post an image of himself from the set of Luther, announcing that production is underway on two special episodes of the acclaimed BBC One police drama… The two Luther specials were announced by creator Neil Cross back in November, and will air on the BBC later in the […]
Pierce Brosnan endorses Idris Elba for James Bond
Back during the Sony hack, it was revealed that former studio chairman Amy Pascal was keen on having Idris Elba (Luther, Thor: The Dark World) take on the role of super spy James Bond when Daniel Craig decides it’s time to retire his license to kill, and now Elba has received the seal of approval […]
Idris Elba planning supernatural trilogy Poe Must Die
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 responds to James Bond casting talk
A couple of weeks ago a leaked email from Sony indicated that studio co-chairman Amy Pascal wanted Britsh star Idris Elba (Luther, Thor: The Dark World) to take on the role of James Bond, and now the actor has responded to the speculation – and the criticism from the likes of US talk show host […]
Sony’s Amy Pascal says Idris Elba should be the next James Bond
He’s already the bookmakers’ favourite, and now it has been revealed that Sony co-chairmain Amy Pascal wants Idris Elba (Luther, Thor: The Dark World) to succeed Daniel Craig as 007. According to The Daily Beast, Pascal sent an email to Elizabeth Cantillon, former executive vice president of production for Columbia Pictures, back in January, which […]
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 […]
Idris Elba is the bookmakers’ favourite for the next James Bond
Yesterday EON Productions announced that Bond 24 will be going by the title of Spectre, but despite the fact it’s still the best part of a year away from release, the bookies are already turning their attention to who will be the next 007 once Daniel Craig hangs up his Walther PPK. So, who do […]
