What Did Idris Elba Learn About Acting While Directing ‘Yardie’?
Idris Elba on directing the film, Yardie, and what he’s learned from other directors.
Why Idris Elba Believes His “best performance is yet to come”
“There was a time when I was a job actor and I didn’t know what I wanted to learn from it – I just wanted to get paid.” – Idris Elba
Idris Elba on Acting in Aaron Sorkin’s Directorial Debut: “I winged that performance, if I’m honest”
Elba makes two surprising admissions about his lack of readiness for the role and his belief that he wouldn’t be on Sorkin’s radar.
Idris Elba Led His Young Cast “By Example” on ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Set
In the film, Elba stars as Commandant and by his side is a young orphaned boy named Agu, who’s played by first-timer, Abraham Attah.
Idris Elba: “Drama is therapy”
“How is it possible for me to be in one state of mind, and then say ‘Action’ and go into another state of mind?” – Idris Elba on acting
Going From Playing Nelson Mandela to Filming Thor “Ripped” Idris Elba’s Heart Out
Last Oscar season, Idris Elba was almost a shoo-in for the Best Actor race for playing Nelson Mandela in a Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Unfortunately, the British actor was snubbed, but the role resonated with his long after the cameras finished shooting. Elba dug deep to portray Mandela and
Idris Elba is on the Oscar Hunt with His Role as Nelson Mandela
As Hollywood gears up for awards show season, one name keeps coming up as a possible contender for Best Actor this year—Idris Elba. He plays the role of Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. With credits to his name like a critically-acclaimed role in The Wire
Idris Elba Talks ‘Mandela’, ‘Luther’, Research and Staying in Character (video)
Idris Elba talks to Gold Derby editor Daniel Montgomery about his incredibly busy year. He’s starred in Pacific Rim, Luther, Thor: The Dark World and the upcoming Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. In the interview, he talks about the research he did to play Nelson Mandela, the prosthetics he wore
Ruth Wilson on Her ‘Luther’ Character, Alice: “She’s kind of very easy to play, weirdly”
Ruth Wilson has a great off-screen relationship with her co-star Idris Elba on the BBC drama, Luther. “It comes from the writing, it comes from us working with each other,” she said in an interview with Vulture. “We really love the bantering. It is a bit heightened and it is
Idris Elba on The Next Step For ‘Luther’, Researching ‘Mandela’ and Trying to Balance His Career
British actor Idris Elba is having a year that many actors would envy. With Pacific Rim already released, he has the third installment of the miniseries Luther on BBC America debuting in September and the two upcoming films, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Thor: The Dark World, coming soon. He
Idris Elba on ‘Pacific Rim’, Playing Nelson Mandela and How the Days of “Movie Stars” Are Over
Who doesn’t like Idris Elba? He’s often one of the best parts of any project he’s associated with, and Pacific Rim is no different. In the film he stars as the leader of the international robot resistance force.
Idris Elba on ‘Prometheus’ Script Security, Researching His Next Role and Not Having a Home Address
Idris Elba had to endure some odd security issues while he was preparing for Ridley Scott’s much-anticipated sci-flick Prometheus.
Thor’s Idris Elba calls the debate over his being cast as a Nordic god, “Ridiculous”
“Cleopatra was played by Elizabeth Taylor, and Gandhi was played by Ben Kingsley.”