According to its official synopsis, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and as authorities on the ground scramble for answers.

Elba will take on the role of Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who must step up and use his skills to try and save the lives of the passengers – and his own.

This intense thriller hails from George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal, Truth Seekers), who co-wrote and directed this seven-part series. In addition to Elba, the show’s cast also includes Archie Panjabi, Mohamed Elsandel, Holly Aird, Kate Phillips, Ben Miles, and Max Beesley, among others.

Elba most recently starred in Luther: The Fallen Sun, the sequel film based on his series Luther, which came out on Netflix back in March. He currently has several high-profile projects on the way, including a voice role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and action-comedy Heads of State, co-starring John Cena and Priyanka Chopra.

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Infernus will center on Donovan Kamara, a human rights activist who must embark on a deadly quest and come head-to-head with some of the world’s most dangerous inmates after being sent to investigate reports of refugees being illegally detained inside a black site prison.

Elba said that he’s excited to be back in the director’s chair and explore the relevant and intimate human story at the core of this gripping thriller.

“I’m really looking forward to this opportunity both in front and behind the camera, filming across Europe, as well as bringing our production to Africa, which has an emerging film community that we are proud to be supporting,” said Ebra in a statement.

This won’t mark the actor’s first attempt at directing a feature film. He made his directorial debut with the crime drama Yardie, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. He’s currently attached to several exciting projects as an actor, including Amazon’s Heads Of State co-starring John Cena and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

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According to the film’s official synopsis, a gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while disgraced detective John Luther sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.

Andy Serkis takes on the role of the tech mogul serial killer David Robey, while the rest of the supporting cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Jess Liaudin, Lauryn Ajufo, and Dermot Crowley, returning as Martin Schenk.

Luther: The Fallen Sun was written by Neil Cross, who created the original series for BBC. Luther ran for five seasons, featuring a total of 20 episodes, and won Elba several prestigious awards for his performance, including a Critics’ Choice Television Award, Golden Globe Award, and SAG Award.

Luther: The Fallen Sun will have a limited theatrical release in select cinemas on February 24, before starting to stream on Netflix on March 10.

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According to the film’s official synopsis, a gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.

In addition to Elba, the film will also star Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Jess Liaudin, and Dermot Crowley, reprising his role as Martin Schenk from the original series. The film will be released by Netflix in March 2023, but it still doesn’t have an official release date.

Luther was created by Neil Cross for BBC, and he’s set to return as the screenwriter of the stand-alone movie. The series premiered in 2010 to critical acclaim, and its supporting cast included Ruth Wilson, Steven Mackintosh, Indira Varma, Paul McGann, Warren Brown, and Dermot Crowley. During its run, Luther received 11 Emmy nominations, in addition to winning many more accolades for Elba’s performance.

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For years, rumors of James Bond have closely followed the Luther actor. Naturally, those whispers got a little louder when Daniel Craig announced that No Time to Die would be his last outing as the suave spy. 

But it now seems as though Elba has ruled out the possibility of his assuming a place in Her Majesty’s Secret Service.  

“No I’m not going to be James Bond,” the actor replied when asked at the premiere of The Harder They Fall, but did admit that he would have liked to take on the rule.

At age 49, it is assumed that James Bond producers would want someone younger than Elba to take the role. 

Hot favorites are Tom Hardy, Regé-Jean Page, and Henry Cavill, though producers have said they will not start considering Craig’s replacement until 2022.

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The movie, directed by Jeymes Samuel, has outlaw Nat Love (Majors) learning that his enemy Rufus Buck (Elba) is being released from prison. He gathers his gang to take revenge against the man who killed his parents.

“This is going to be Buck’s last day amongst the living,” Majors says in the trailer.

Joining on the quest are his former love Stagecoach Mary (Zazie Beetz), Bill Pickett (Edi Gathegi), Jim Beckwourth (R.J. Cyler), and an additional ally who ends up being an adversary. Buck’s crew includes Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield).

The film also stars Delroy Lindo, Danielle Deadwyler, and Deon Cole. 

Samuel penned the script with Boaz Yakin and produced the film with Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z), Lawrence Bender, and James Lassiter. G. Mac Brown served as its executive producer.

The Harder They Fall will debut in select theaters in October and it will be released on Netflix on November 3. Watch the trailer below.

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Ever since Daniel Craig hinted that he no longer wanted to retain the part of James Bond, there has been speculation as to who would take over the role. 

Craig is the 7th actor to portray 007, following in the footsteps of Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan. Having starred as the secret agent since 2006’s Casino Royal, the Knives Out star confirmed that No Time to Die would be his final outing as Bond. 

Several names have been thrown into the martini glass as Craig’s replacement, including Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill, Regé-Jean Page, and even Gillian Anderson. But Bond’s producers are putting the whole idea on hold. 

“We’re not thinking about it at all,” said Barbara Broccoli. “We want Daniel to have his time of celebration. Next year we’ll start thinking about the future.”

Hardy is currently the bookies’ favorite with odds of 3/1.

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The upcoming film has been billed as “an epic continuation of the Luther saga”, and it will be directed by Jamie Payne (The Alienist). Not much is known about this project at the moment, but Elba has been dreaming about it for quite some time.

“We go into production, fingers crossed, in September. I’m so excited about it, it’s been a long time coming. We’re very, very close to pulling the green light on the production,” Elba told Variety earlier this year.

Luther aired on BBC between 2010 and 2019 and centered on genius, but troubled murder detective John Luther. Shortly after he ended up arrested at the end of Season 5, Elba said this would be a great setup for a movie because he’ll have to make some difficult decisions in jail. Netflix bosses seem to agree with him, and they’ll be producing the follow-up film in collaboration with BBC.

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Beast is directed by Baltasar Kormakur (Everest, A Drift) and is described as a survival flick. It tells the story of a widowed father, Dr. Nate Samuels (Elba), who takes his two teenage daughters on a trip to South Africa. But this bonding journey quickly turns into a fight for dear life when the family starts being hunted by a rogue lion. 

Ryan Engle (Rampage) penned the script based on the idea of Jaime Primak-Sullivan, who also serves as a producer on the project. Further details about the cast and the production start date remain under wraps.

Idris Elba has several other big projects coming in the future besides Beast. He is starring as Robert DuBois / Bloodsport in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad while also playing a major role in the upcoming western The Harder They Fall. Both of these movies will be released in 2021.

Elba also signed on to play the lead in George Miller’s epic fantasy Three Thousand Years of Longing. The project has Academy Award-winner Tilda Swinton starring in one of the main roles as well.

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The film, inspired by the novel Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri and the real-life Fletcher Street cowboys, centers around a teen (Caleb McLaughlin) who is stuck between a life of crime and his estranged father’s (Idris Elba) urban-cowboy life in North Philadelphia.

Also starring in the film are Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, Clifford “Method Man” Smith, and members of the Fletcher Street Stables.

Elba spoke about the history of Black cowboys and how it’s been misrepresented. “It feels really apt to be able to tell a part history that’s been definitely buried, and in the case of ‘Concrete Cowboy,’ that history is right now,” he said at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film is directed by first-time feature filmmaker Ricky Staub, who co-wrote the script with Dan Walser. Elba, Tucker Tooley, Lee Daniels, Dan Walser, Jeff Waxman, and Jennifer Madeloff serve as producers.

Concrete Cowboy will be released on Netflix on April 2. Check out the official trailer below.

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According to its official synopsis, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and as authorities on the ground scramble for answers.

Elba will take on the role of Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who must step up and use his skills to try and save the lives of the passengers – and his own.

This intense thriller hails from George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal, Truth Seekers), who co-wrote and directed this seven-part series. In addition to Elba, the show’s cast also includes Archie Panjabi, Mohamed Elsandel, Holly Aird, Kate Phillips, Ben Miles, and Max Beesley, among others.

Elba most recently starred in Luther: The Fallen Sun, the sequel film based on his series Luther, which came out on Netflix back in March. He currently has several high-profile projects on the way, including a voice role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and action-comedy Heads of State, co-starring John Cena and Priyanka Chopra.

The post Idris Elba Stars in First Trailer for Apple TV+ Series “Hijack” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Infernus will center on Donovan Kamara, a human rights activist who must embark on a deadly quest and come head-to-head with some of the world’s most dangerous inmates after being sent to investigate reports of refugees being illegally detained inside a black site prison.

Elba said that he’s excited to be back in the director’s chair and explore the relevant and intimate human story at the core of this gripping thriller.

“I’m really looking forward to this opportunity both in front and behind the camera, filming across Europe, as well as bringing our production to Africa, which has an emerging film community that we are proud to be supporting,” said Ebra in a statement.

This won’t mark the actor’s first attempt at directing a feature film. He made his directorial debut with the crime drama Yardie, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. He’s currently attached to several exciting projects as an actor, including Amazon’s Heads Of State co-starring John Cena and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

The post Idris Elba to Star in & Direct Action Thriller “Infernus” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

According to the film’s official synopsis, a gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while disgraced detective John Luther sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.

Andy Serkis takes on the role of the tech mogul serial killer David Robey, while the rest of the supporting cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Jess Liaudin, Lauryn Ajufo, and Dermot Crowley, returning as Martin Schenk.

Luther: The Fallen Sun was written by Neil Cross, who created the original series for BBC. Luther ran for five seasons, featuring a total of 20 episodes, and won Elba several prestigious awards for his performance, including a Critics’ Choice Television Award, Golden Globe Award, and SAG Award.

Luther: The Fallen Sun will have a limited theatrical release in select cinemas on February 24, before starting to stream on Netflix on March 10.

The post Idris Elba Returns as John Luther in First Trailer for “Luther: The Fallen Sun” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

According to the film’s official synopsis, a gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.

In addition to Elba, the film will also star Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Jess Liaudin, and Dermot Crowley, reprising his role as Martin Schenk from the original series. The film will be released by Netflix in March 2023, but it still doesn’t have an official release date.

Luther was created by Neil Cross for BBC, and he’s set to return as the screenwriter of the stand-alone movie. The series premiered in 2010 to critical acclaim, and its supporting cast included Ruth Wilson, Steven Mackintosh, Indira Varma, Paul McGann, Warren Brown, and Dermot Crowley. During its run, Luther received 11 Emmy nominations, in addition to winning many more accolades for Elba’s performance.

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The post Idris Elba Returns in the First Look in the “Luther” Movie appeared first on EverydayKoala.

For years, rumors of James Bond have closely followed the Luther actor. Naturally, those whispers got a little louder when Daniel Craig announced that No Time to Die would be his last outing as the suave spy. 

But it now seems as though Elba has ruled out the possibility of his assuming a place in Her Majesty’s Secret Service.  

“No I’m not going to be James Bond,” the actor replied when asked at the premiere of The Harder They Fall, but did admit that he would have liked to take on the rule.

At age 49, it is assumed that James Bond producers would want someone younger than Elba to take the role. 

Hot favorites are Tom Hardy, Regé-Jean Page, and Henry Cavill, though producers have said they will not start considering Craig’s replacement until 2022.

The post Idris Elba Rules Himself Out of the “Bond” Race appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The movie, directed by Jeymes Samuel, has outlaw Nat Love (Majors) learning that his enemy Rufus Buck (Elba) is being released from prison. He gathers his gang to take revenge against the man who killed his parents.

“This is going to be Buck’s last day amongst the living,” Majors says in the trailer.

Joining on the quest are his former love Stagecoach Mary (Zazie Beetz), Bill Pickett (Edi Gathegi), Jim Beckwourth (R.J. Cyler), and an additional ally who ends up being an adversary. Buck’s crew includes Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield).

The film also stars Delroy Lindo, Danielle Deadwyler, and Deon Cole. 

Samuel penned the script with Boaz Yakin and produced the film with Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z), Lawrence Bender, and James Lassiter. G. Mac Brown served as its executive producer.

The Harder They Fall will debut in select theaters in October and it will be released on Netflix on November 3. Watch the trailer below.

The post “The Harder They Fall” Gets First Trailer appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Ever since Daniel Craig hinted that he no longer wanted to retain the part of James Bond, there has been speculation as to who would take over the role. 

Craig is the 7th actor to portray 007, following in the footsteps of Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan. Having starred as the secret agent since 2006’s Casino Royal, the Knives Out star confirmed that No Time to Die would be his final outing as Bond. 

Several names have been thrown into the martini glass as Craig’s replacement, including Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill, Regé-Jean Page, and even Gillian Anderson. But Bond’s producers are putting the whole idea on hold. 

“We’re not thinking about it at all,” said Barbara Broccoli. “We want Daniel to have his time of celebration. Next year we’ll start thinking about the future.”

Hardy is currently the bookies’ favorite with odds of 3/1.

The post Daniel Craig’s 007 Replacement Won’t Be Discussed Until 2022 appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The upcoming film has been billed as “an epic continuation of the Luther saga”, and it will be directed by Jamie Payne (The Alienist). Not much is known about this project at the moment, but Elba has been dreaming about it for quite some time.

“We go into production, fingers crossed, in September. I’m so excited about it, it’s been a long time coming. We’re very, very close to pulling the green light on the production,” Elba told Variety earlier this year.

Luther aired on BBC between 2010 and 2019 and centered on genius, but troubled murder detective John Luther. Shortly after he ended up arrested at the end of Season 5, Elba said this would be a great setup for a movie because he’ll have to make some difficult decisions in jail. Netflix bosses seem to agree with him, and they’ll be producing the follow-up film in collaboration with BBC.

The post Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis Join Idris Elba in “Luther” Movie appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Beast is directed by Baltasar Kormakur (Everest, A Drift) and is described as a survival flick. It tells the story of a widowed father, Dr. Nate Samuels (Elba), who takes his two teenage daughters on a trip to South Africa. But this bonding journey quickly turns into a fight for dear life when the family starts being hunted by a rogue lion. 

Ryan Engle (Rampage) penned the script based on the idea of Jaime Primak-Sullivan, who also serves as a producer on the project. Further details about the cast and the production start date remain under wraps.

Idris Elba has several other big projects coming in the future besides Beast. He is starring as Robert DuBois / Bloodsport in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad while also playing a major role in the upcoming western The Harder They Fall. Both of these movies will be released in 2021.

Elba also signed on to play the lead in George Miller’s epic fantasy Three Thousand Years of Longing. The project has Academy Award-winner Tilda Swinton starring in one of the main roles as well.

The post Idris Elba-Starred Thriller “Beast” Gets 2022 Release Date appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The film, inspired by the novel Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri and the real-life Fletcher Street cowboys, centers around a teen (Caleb McLaughlin) who is stuck between a life of crime and his estranged father’s (Idris Elba) urban-cowboy life in North Philadelphia.

Also starring in the film are Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, Clifford “Method Man” Smith, and members of the Fletcher Street Stables.

Elba spoke about the history of Black cowboys and how it’s been misrepresented. “It feels really apt to be able to tell a part history that’s been definitely buried, and in the case of ‘Concrete Cowboy,’ that history is right now,” he said at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film is directed by first-time feature filmmaker Ricky Staub, who co-wrote the script with Dan Walser. Elba, Tucker Tooley, Lee Daniels, Dan Walser, Jeff Waxman, and Jennifer Madeloff serve as producers.

Concrete Cowboy will be released on Netflix on April 2. Check out the official trailer below.

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