Posts Tagged ‘luther’
How Idris Elba saved a fan’s life
Idris Elba rushed to the aid of a fan who was in distress during a performance of his stage play, Tree. The “Luther” star leaped off stage to help Amanda Bilington when he saw she was having a seizure in the audience at the Upper Campfield Market in Manchester during the preview the production on Wednesday,…
Read MoreWunmi Mosaku opens up about working with Idris Elba and new season of ‘Luther’
Wunmi Mosaku is a Nigerian actress known for her roles in hit shows “Black Mirror” and “Lovecraft Country.” Mosaku is now taking her talents to BBC America as she stars alongside award-winning actor Idris Elba in the upcoming and highly anticipated fifth season of “Luther.” In the detective drama, on which Elba also serves as…
Read MoreIdris Elba takes home coveted prize at Critics’ Choice Awards
The Critics’ Choice Awards aired live on Sunday night, which were held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Here’s a complete winners list. 2016 CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS: WINNERS IN TELEVISION BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES Jeffrey Tambor – “Transparent” – Amazon BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Rami Malek, “Mr. Robot” –…
Read MoreFind out what forced Golden Globes nominee Idris Elba to miss the ceremony
Idris Elba was nominated for two Golden Globe awards this year — one for Best Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series for his lead role in “Luther” and another for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for Beasts of No Nation. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to attend the ceremony due to an…
Read MoreIdris Elba says he is ‘floored’; find out why
He did it! British actor Idris Elba scored three nominations at the 2016 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards. Elba receives a outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role nod for his part as the charismatic but ruthless Commandant as well as an ensemble cast nomination for Beasts of No Nation, in the…
Read MoreIdris Elba to executive produce upcoming Fox drama, ‘The Crusaders’
Heartthrob actor Idris Elba will soon add a producer’s credit to his growing résumé. The 43-year-old actor will serve as executive producer of the upcoming Fox drama, “The Crusaders.” According to Variety, the series will revolve around “an extended family of second-generation Africans living in the U.S. who specialize in locating and returning valuable objects…
Read MoreMeet Obama’s anger translator: Luther from ‘Key & Peele’
Keegan-Michael Key starts his recurring role as Obama’s anger translator- Luther on Key & Peele. Luther’s job is to help Obama get his real message across. courtesy: youtube/comedycentral
Read MoreChicagoans celebrate MLK holiday
After Dr. King spent the summer of 1966 in Chicago, he was forever impacted by what he called the most segregated city in America. Chicago natives are all too familiar with the city’s less than stellar record regarding race and the dynamics that come along with it. We tout ourselves as a city of neighborhoods,…
Read MoreIdris Elba working on another character inspired music project
It looks like actor Idris Elba has definitely caught the music bug. The part time DJ, also known as Big Driis, has confirmed that he is at work on a new album based upon detective John Luther, his character from the BBC crime drama “Luther.” “Detectives carry a lot of stuff. They meet someone who’s…
Read MoreIdris Elba’s many faces and roles
When it comes to the top black actors in Hollywood, the undeniable and insatiable Idris Elba definitely makes the cut. From starring as a street thug on HBO’s “The Wire” to transforming into an admirable and determined father in Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls, Elba has convinced us that he can nail any role. In…
Read MoreIdris Elba Adds Filmmaker to His Résumé
Golden Globe Award-winning actor Idris Elba (“Luther,” “The Wire”) has proven that he’s dynamic onscreen. Now, the British star is stepping behind the camera and showing off his filmmaking prowess. He recently directed the video promo for Mumford & Sons latest single “Lover Of The Light.” And, he’s also starring in the video. Mumford tells press,…
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