'The Crown's' Vanessa Kirby also joined the Universal Pictures project earlier this week Trey Williams, provided by Published 10:19 am PDT, Thursday, July 5, 2018 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Idris Elba in Final Negotiations to Star as Villain in Dwayne Johnson ‘Fast and Furious’ Spinoff 1 / 1 Back to Gallery The Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham “Fast and Furious” spinoff called “Hobbs and Shaw” is close to locking down its villain. SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Idris Elba (“Molly’s Game”) is in final negotiations to star in the role opposite Johnson and Statham. The film is being directed by “Deadpool 2” and “Atomic Blonde” director David Leitch, and Chris Morgan is writing the screenplay. This will be Morgan’s sixth time serving as writer for the franchise. Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham are reprising their roles as former … [Read more...] about Idris Elba in Final Negotiations to Star as Villain in Dwayne Johnson ‘Fast and Furious’ Spinoff
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Hollywood hunk Idris Elba holidays in Ibiza before summer gig on the island
HE is best known as the suave TV detective Luther and for his award-winning portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom. Now Idris Elba is manning the decks in a completely different guise… beginning a 15-week residency as an Ibiza DJ. Fulfilling a lifetime dream, the London-born star – named as among the world’s most influential people by Time Magazine – has rolled onto the island with his box of records and CDs. Elba, who has an OBE for his services to British drama, has been spotted with fiancee Sabrina Dhowre, and his three-year-old son Winston enjoying the beach life. The Hollywood superstar, who also starred in the Avengers series and Thor as well as playing drug dealer Stringer Bell in the Wire, will be spending the summer behind the DJ booth at Lio in Marina Botafoch. “It’s my dream and destiny to have a residency in Ibiza and I can’t wait to celebrate that with you every Sunday this summer at Lio,” Elba … [Read more...] about Hollywood hunk Idris Elba holidays in Ibiza before summer gig on the island
Idris Elba Launches Record Label
Idris Elba has launched his own record label, 7Wallace Music and has signed his first client. The Luther star may be best known for playing the near-genius murder detective in the British crime drama, but he has been making subtle waves in the music industry for over a decade now thanks to his love for hip-hop and DJ-ing. And the 45-year-old actor certainly isn’t taking his time with his new venture as he has already announced that he’s signed his first client, French artist James BKS. Speaking to Billboard, Elba said: “James is a rare find. His hip-hop sensibilities transfer to the other music he makes, he’s a nice person to work with and is gonna be a strong artist in the future. It’s a huge move for 7Wallace, a small indie label.” James currently resides in Paris, France, but is no stranger to working with big names as he’s previously been guided by hip-hop producer Diddy in the US. He will release his new single Kwlele, which … [Read more...] about Idris Elba Launches Record Label
Idris Elba reschedules DJ set at Norwich club
Idris Elba, who plays DCI John Luther in BBC crime drama Luther has had to postpone his DJ set in Norwich Picture: BBC/Steve Neaves WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture Service (BBC Pictures) as set out at www.bbcpictures.co.uk. In particular, this image may only be published by a registered User of BBC Pictures for editor Idris Elba has had to postpone his DJ set at Mantra Club and Lounge in Norwich due to his acting commitments. The Hollywood star, who is known for a number of prolific roles including the title character in BBC crime drama Luther and Heimdall in Thor, will be coming to the Prince of Wales Road nightclub later than the July date originally advertised. Paul Marks, Mantra’s operations director, said this thing tends to happen when dealing with big stars. “Within the last week we were contacted by Idris Elba’s management that Idris unfortunately had to fulfil an unforeseen acting role … [Read more...] about Idris Elba reschedules DJ set at Norwich club
Idris Elba to make Hunchback of Notre Dame film
'Luther' star Idris Elba is set to direct, produce and star in a modern day adaptation of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' for online streaming service Netflix. The 'Yardie' filmmaker will direct the horror - based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel of the same name - and he is also lined up to star as Quasimodo in the flick, which will be produced under his Green Door company. READ: Idris Elba: Racism has more of an impact now According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor-and-DJ will also provide original music for the Netflix project, and it has been described as a "sonic and musical experience". The script will be penned by Michael Mitnick, who was the writer behind 'The Current War' and 'The Giver'. The novel has been adapted for stage and screen a number of times over the years, most famously in 1923 when the character became part of Lon Chaney's Universal Monsters repertoire. In 1996 Disney gave Quasimodo a friendly makeover in a musical animation movie. Idris recently appeared on the … [Read more...] about Idris Elba to make Hunchback of Notre Dame film