Idris Elba

DC Eyes Polka-Dot Man Series! Will Smith Was Set to Return for "The Suicide Squad" as Idris Elba Nearly Took Over as Deadshot or Deathstroke

2026-10-30 10:55:53

(Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) DC Studios has released its latest official podcast, "The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast," with co-chairman and co-CEO James Gunn sharing behind ...

Idris Elba Plunges Into Danger in First "Above the Below" Trailer — Astronauts Fight to Survive Beneath the Sea

2026-10-21 16:11:56

(Image courtesy of Lionsgate) British star Idris Elba has been steadily expanding his directing career. After completing his first self-written and directed short, "Dust to Dreams," last year, Elba is ...

Original Author Tomi Adeyemi Slams "Children of Blood and Bone" Film Adaptation: "The Worst Experience of My Life"

2026-07-30 19:41:29

(Image Source: Paramount Pictures / Skydance Media) The film adaptation of "Children of Blood and Bone," the first novel in Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling "Legacy of Orïsha" fantasy series, recently dro ...

From 'The Old Guard' Director: Idris Elba Leads All-Black Cast in Fantasy Epic 'Children of Blood and Bone'; First Trailer Drops

2026-07-28 21:29:06

(Image Source: Paramount Pictures) Following the success of Marvel's "Black Panther" franchise, Hollywood is poised to champion another major Black-led action-fantasy epic. The film adaptation of "Chi ...

Mighty Thor, Heimdall Back for "Avengers: Doomsday": Natalie Portman, Idris Elba Reportedly Joining Cast

2026-06-13 23:59:26

(Image Source: Marvel Studios) Despite a significant portion of the cast for the highly anticipated "Avengers: Doomsday" already being announced, Marvel Studios has kept further details under wraps, ...

Idris Elba: Not Everyone Will Accept a Black James Bond; Urges Producers Not to "Woke-ify" the Character

2026-06-08 23:39:10

(Image Source: GQ, MGM Studios) For years, Idris Elba has been a fan-favorite to take on the iconic role of James Bond, standing out as one of the few non-white actors widely accepted by audiences for ...

New "He-Man" Live-Action Film Garners Rave Reviews: Critics Praise Heartfelt Humor, Exaggerated Cartoon Style, and Redefined Masculinity

2026-05-19 22:06:56

Image Source: MGM Pictures The new live-action "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" film, directed by Travis Knight (known for the "Transformers" spin-off "Bumblebee"), recently held its global pr ...

He-Man: Jared Leto Unveils Skeletor's Voice in New Trailer for Second Live-Action Film in 39 Years

2026-03-31 21:21:12

(Image Source: MGM Studios) Mattel's iconic "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" IP is finally getting its second live-action film this summer, 39 years after its last big-screen adaptation. With ...

He-Man: First Trailer Unleashed for New Live-Action Film After 39 Years; Jared Leto Transforms into Skeletor

2026-01-22 22:20:10

(Image source: MGM Studios) Mattel's iconic "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" is finally getting its second live-action film adaptation, 39 years after the 1987 movie "Masters of the Universe." ...

Idris Elba Eyes Full-Time Directing Career: "I Want to Completely Transition"

2025-12-12 23:59:15

(Image source: Pinterest) Stepping behind the camera to direct is a dream for many actors, and for some, like Idris Elba, that dream is becoming a reality. The star, known for his roles in "Pacific ...

Kathryn Bigelow's "A House of Dynamite" Unveils First Trailer: Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba Lead Counter-Terrorism Thriller

2025-09-03 22:28:06

(Image Source: Netflix) Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow, known for "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty," has unveiled the first teaser trailer for "A House of Dynamite," her first f ...

Kristen Wiig Joins "He-Man" Live-Action Film: "Wonder Woman 1984" Star Boards Alongside Nicholas Galitzine

2025-08-16 21:04:44

(Image Source: Pinterest, IMDb) Amazon and MGM's upcoming live-action "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" film, currently in post-production, has added another star to its roster: Kristen Wiig. T ...

James Gunn Teases Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn Return in DCU, Hopes for Bloodsport's Comeback

2025-08-14 15:17:00

DC Studios co-CEO and "Superman" director James Gunn recently remained tight-lipped about the future of Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn in the new DC Universe during an interview with Entertainment Weekl ...

Heads of State Final Trailer: John Cena and Idris Elba Unleash Presidential Mayhem in Amazon's Summer Action-Comedy

2025-06-04 23:23:56

(Image: Amazon) Amazon Prime Video is ramping up for its major summer blockbuster, "Heads of State," set to premiere on July 2. Today, the streamer dropped the second and final trailer for the film, s ...

"Peacemaker," "Bloodsport" Reunite: John Cena, Idris Elba Star in "Heads of State"; First Trailer Drops

2025-04-23 23:13:03

(Image Source: Amazon) Russian director Ilya Naishuller, known for his acclaimed action films "Nobody" and "Hardcore Henry," is set to release his third English-language feature, "Heads of State." The ...

Jared Leto, Idris Elba's "He-Man" Movie: New Plot Details Revealed, Drawing "Matrix Resurrections" Comparisons

2024-12-23 21:35:14

(Image Source: Pinterest) Mattel, Amazon, and MGM are teaming up for a new live-action "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" film, and just days after the cast for four villainous roles was announc ...

Idris Elba Wants to Reunite with Keanu Reeves for Video Game Movie: "It Has to Be 'Cyberpunk 2077'!"

2024-12-17 03:23:41

To promote the upcoming third live-action video game adaptation, "Sonic the Hedgehog," Idris Elba, who portrays the red echidna "Knuckles," recently sat down for an interview with Screen Rant. Given t ...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Drops Holiday Stop-Motion Short Featuring Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba & Full Cast

2024-12-12 17:02:20

(Image: Paramount Pictures) Timed perfectly for its holiday season release, "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" has dropped a special stop-motion animated short. The festive special is also helmed by "Sonic" franc ...

Idris Elba Teams With "Oppenheimer" Producer Charles Roven for Action-Thriller "Hammer Down"; James Gunn's Former Assistant to Direct

2024-10-31 01:50:50

Following his roles in the "Thor" franchise, "The Suicide Squad," and "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," Hollywood star Idris Elba is set to team up with acclaimed film producer Charles Roven (p ...