Elba, Pattinson, Franco, Pacino for The Trap Robert Pattinson, James Franco and Al Pacino are in talks to star in The Trap, with Idris Elba set to replace Jamie Foxx in the lead role. Entertainment • 26 Mar 15
Elba, Pattinson, Franco, Pacino for The Trap Robert Pattinson, James Franco and Al Pacino are in talks to star in The Trap, with Idris Elba set to replace Jamie Foxx in the lead role. Entertainment • 26 Mar 15
Gemma Arterton backs Idris Elba for Bond Quantum of Solace's Gemma Arterton is the latest star to back Idris Elba as the next James Bond. Entertainment • 23 Mar 15
Gemma Arterton backs Idris Elba for Bond Quantum of Solace's Gemma Arterton is the latest star to back Idris Elba as the next James Bond. Entertainment • 23 Mar 15
US adaptation of Luther is delayed A planned US adaptation of the Idris Elba drama Luther has been put on hold as producers were not able to find a suitable leading man. Entertainment • 11 Mar 15
US adaptation of Luther is delayed A planned US adaptation of the Idris Elba drama Luther has been put on hold as producers were not able to find a suitable leading man. Entertainment • 11 Mar 15
Idris Elba to star in new documentary A documentary about actor Idris Elba called Mandela, My Dad and Me is due to be released soon. Entertainment • 11 Mar 15
Idris Elba to star in new documentary A documentary about actor Idris Elba called Mandela, My Dad and Me is due to be released soon. Entertainment • 11 Mar 15
Will Smith wants Idris Elba to play Bond Will Smith has revealed that he wants Idris Elba to be the next James Bond. Entertainment • 10 Mar 15
Will Smith wants Idris Elba to play Bond Will Smith has revealed that he wants Idris Elba to be the next James Bond. Entertainment • 10 Mar 15
Fox orders pilot for Luther remake Fox has ordered a pilot for a remake of the BBC show Luther. Entertainment • 21 Jan 15
Fox orders pilot for Luther remake Fox has ordered a pilot for a remake of the BBC show Luther. Entertainment • 21 Jan 15
Idris Elba responds to Bond rumours on Twitter Leaked Sony emails revealed that Idris Elba was under "serious consideration" to take on the iconic role of James Bond earlier in the year, but Elba claims he isn't good-looking enough for the role. Entertainment • 29 Dec 14
Idris Elba responds to Bond rumours on Twitter Leaked Sony emails revealed that Idris Elba was under "serious consideration" to take on the iconic role of James Bond earlier in the year, but Elba claims he isn't good-looking enough for the role. Entertainment • 29 Dec 14
Elba to compete in the Circuit of Ireland rally Actor Idris Elba is reportedly hoping to compete in the Circuit of Ireland rally as part of his new extreme racing show for the Discovery Channel. Entertainment • 02 Dec 14
Elba to compete in the Circuit of Ireland rally Actor Idris Elba is reportedly hoping to compete in the Circuit of Ireland rally as part of his new extreme racing show for the Discovery Channel. Entertainment • 02 Dec 14
The Script among stars in UNICEF #Imagine video UNICEF have gathered together a whole host of stars including Danny O'Donoghue from The Script, Idris Elba and Katy Perry, to re-record John Lennon's classic track Imagine. Watch it here! Entertainment • 21 Nov 14
The Script among stars in UNICEF #Imagine video UNICEF have gathered together a whole host of stars including Danny O'Donoghue from The Script, Idris Elba and Katy Perry, to re-record John Lennon's classic track Imagine. Watch it here! Entertainment • 21 Nov 14
BBC's Luther to return for two specials The BBC has announced that its acclaimed, Idris Elba-starring crime-drama Luther will return for two, 60-minute specials. Entertainment • 20 Nov 14
BBC's Luther to return for two specials The BBC has announced that its acclaimed, Idris Elba-starring crime-drama Luther will return for two, 60-minute specials. Entertainment • 20 Nov 14
BBC's Luther to be remade for US television Luther is to be remade for US television by the Fox network. Entertainment • 19 Nov 14
BBC's Luther to be remade for US television Luther is to be remade for US television by the Fox network. Entertainment • 19 Nov 14
Elba "desperately" seeking Luther movie Actor Idris Elba has said he is "desperately trying" to return as detective John Luther in a film of the acclaimed crime series Luther. Entertainment • 19 Nov 14
Elba "desperately" seeking Luther movie Actor Idris Elba has said he is "desperately trying" to return as detective John Luther in a film of the acclaimed crime series Luther. Entertainment • 19 Nov 14
Elba and Hiddleston for Avengers: Age of Ultron Idris Elba has confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Heimdall in the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron, saying he has filmed a scene with Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth. Entertainment • 04 Nov 14
Elba and Hiddleston for Avengers: Age of Ultron Idris Elba has confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Heimdall in the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron, saying he has filmed a scene with Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth. Entertainment • 04 Nov 14
Charlie Hunnam in talks for King Arthur role Charlie Hunnam is circling the lead role in Guy Ritchie's upcoming King Arthur project. Entertainment • 28 Aug 14
Charlie Hunnam in talks for King Arthur role Charlie Hunnam is circling the lead role in Guy Ritchie's upcoming King Arthur project. Entertainment • 28 Aug 14
Idris Elba insists that Luther will be back on TV Idris Elba has announced that plans are at hand for his celebrated crime drama Luther to return to television. Entertainment • 26 Aug 14
Idris Elba insists that Luther will be back on TV Idris Elba has announced that plans are at hand for his celebrated crime drama Luther to return to television. Entertainment • 26 Aug 14
Watch! Idris Elba as a dangerous killer A new TV spot has been released for the Idris Elba-starring thriller No Good Deed, watch it here. Entertainment • 16 Aug 14
Watch! Idris Elba as a dangerous killer A new TV spot has been released for the Idris Elba-starring thriller No Good Deed, watch it here. Entertainment • 16 Aug 14
Elba working on Irish director's film Luther star Idris Elba is starring in and producing A Hundred Streets, the feature debut of Irish director Jim O'Hanlon. Entertainment • 03 Aug 14
Elba working on Irish director's film Luther star Idris Elba is starring in and producing A Hundred Streets, the feature debut of Irish director Jim O'Hanlon. Entertainment • 03 Aug 14
Idris Elba in talks for King Arthur Idris Elba is in talks to star in Guy Ritchie's upcoming King Arthur film. Entertainment • 22 Jul 14
Idris Elba in talks for King Arthur Idris Elba is in talks to star in Guy Ritchie's upcoming King Arthur film. Entertainment • 22 Jul 14
Look! First pic from Elba's child soldier film The first chilling photo from Beasts of No Nation, the new, Idris Elba-starring film from True Detective director Cary Fukunaga, has been released. Entertainment • 28 Jun 14
Look! First pic from Elba's child soldier film The first chilling photo from Beasts of No Nation, the new, Idris Elba-starring film from True Detective director Cary Fukunaga, has been released. Entertainment • 28 Jun 14
Idris Elba for Saturday Night Show Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Luther and The Wire star Idris Elba will be among Brendan O'Connor's guests on The Saturday Night Show on RTÉ One at 9:55pm. Entertainment • 02 May 14
Idris Elba for Saturday Night Show Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Luther and The Wire star Idris Elba will be among Brendan O'Connor's guests on The Saturday Night Show on RTÉ One at 9:55pm. Entertainment • 02 May 14
Baby joy for Luther star Idris Elba Luther and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom star Idris Elba and his partner, make-up artist Naiyana Garth, are celebrating the birth of their first child together. Entertainment • 19 Apr 14
Baby joy for Luther star Idris Elba Luther and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom star Idris Elba and his partner, make-up artist Naiyana Garth, are celebrating the birth of their first child together. Entertainment • 19 Apr 14
Idris Elba to voice Jungle Book tiger Shere Khan Idris Elba is in final negotiations to voice Shere Khan in Disney's upcoming live-action reboot of The Jungle Book. Entertainment • 07 Mar 14
Idris Elba to voice Jungle Book tiger Shere Khan Idris Elba is in final negotiations to voice Shere Khan in Disney's upcoming live-action reboot of The Jungle Book. Entertainment • 07 Mar 14
Idris Elba and Paloma Faith for Sky1 talent show Idris Elba and Paloma Faith have been revealed as mentors in a new Sky1 talent show entitled Launching People. Entertainment • 15 Feb 14
Idris Elba and Paloma Faith for Sky1 talent show Idris Elba and Paloma Faith have been revealed as mentors in a new Sky1 talent show entitled Launching People. Entertainment • 15 Feb 14
Idris Elba cast in new thriller Alive Alone Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom star Idris Elba has signed up to star in a new thriller from Black List scribe Khurram Longi. Entertainment • 10 Feb 14
Idris Elba cast in new thriller Alive Alone Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom star Idris Elba has signed up to star in a new thriller from Black List scribe Khurram Longi. Entertainment • 10 Feb 14
Idris Elba wants a cameo in Girls Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom star Idris Elba is eager for a cameo role in HBO comedy Girls after meeting Lena Dunham on The Graham Norton Show. Entertainment • 23 Jan 14
Idris Elba wants a cameo in Girls Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom star Idris Elba is eager for a cameo role in HBO comedy Girls after meeting Lena Dunham on The Graham Norton Show. Entertainment • 23 Jan 14
