Idris Elba gets sharp for his feature in the June 2012 issue of Britain’s ‘GQ’ magazine. Inside, the ‘Prometheus’ star talks about playing Nelson Mandela in the ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ biopic, his preference in television versus film and the rumors of him possibly playing James Bond in an upcoming movie:
ON PLAYING NELSON MANDELA:
“That is a lot of responsibility. It’s like being asked to play Jesus.”
ON RUMORS OF A JAMES BOND ROLE:
“Bond? It’s a bit like saying, ‘Do you want to play Superman?’ Anyone would dream of it. It’s one of the most coveted roles in film. I’d be honored. But I don’t know if it will actually happen. I’m just happy with the idea of being associated with it. It’s nice there’s a lot of good will.”
ON WORKING IN FILM VS. TELEVISION:
“You know, film is the ultimate goal in an actor’s career. I mean, I still love TV. I have my feet firmly stamped in it. But my opportunities have been bigger and better. [The last two years] feel like a reinvention of my career, because I’m not a household name, by any stretch of the imagination. In some countries, no one knows who Idris Elba is.” [SOURCE]
Idris Elba is heading back to the big screen! The ‘Luther’ actor will be taking on the role of Captain Janek in the upcoming science fiction film, ‘Prometheus.’
In the Ridley Scott-directed film, “a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.”
Peep the London-native in the trailer below. Prometheus hits movie theaters on June 1st.
The 69th Annual Golden Globes were held this past Sunday in Los Angeles, California and garnered about 17 million viewers. Among the winners were actress Octavia Spencer (best supporting actress for ‘The Help’) and Idris Elba (best performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television ‘Luther’). Long-time actor Morgan Freeman was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Golden Globe award for career achievement. SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS HERE.
Check out some of the photos from the event and also some photos of the celebs hitting up the after parties. Congrats to all the winners!!
We’ve seen the best dressed females of the year, so now it’s time for the fellas. Fashion is typically thought of as more so for the ladies, but in 2011 there were several male celebs who proved that style does have purpose, ushering in a new era of interest in men’s fashion. In no particular order:
IDRIS ELBA
Call him Mr. Suave and Debonair. British born actor Idris Elba has a sophisticated style that’s as classic as it is timeless. Suits tailored to perfection and worn with confidence are his style signatures.
Don’t let the all the smoothness fool you though. Idris, who sometimes moonlights as a DJ, isn’t above going for a a casual look of denim on denim. Even then though, there’s an innate level of sophistication he brings to any outfit that’s matched by no one else.
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