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Idris Elba goes from gritty to grooves in new comedy

Idris Elba in Turn Up Charlie
Idris Elba in Turn Up Charlie

Fans of Idris Elba are enjoying his return to gritty BBC drama Luther - but they'll see a complete contrast when he turns up as a DJ in Netflix comedy Turn Up Charlie.

The British actor portrays Charlie, a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who reluctantly becomes a male nanny - or a "manny" - to his famous best friend's wild child daughter, Gabby.

In stills from the show, Elba's character can be seen performing at an event with a red wine stain on his shirt, while another sees him standing next to Gabby, played by Frankie Hervey.

It marks a contrast to his best-known character, DCI John Luther in BBC One crime drama Luther, which returned for a fifth run this week.

The programme will not be Elba's first time in a DJ booth as he started his career spinning tracks under the name Big Driis and still takes the opportunity to hit the decks.

Coyote Ugly actress Piper Perabo and Northanger Abbey star JJ Feild were previously confirmed to be joining Elba in the cast.

Elba co-created the series with Gary Reich and the pair also serve as executive producers alongside Tristram Shapeero.

Turn Up Charlie will premiere on Netflix on Friday March 15.

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