Idris Elba

Why films “Chi-Raq” and “Beast of No Nation” are game-changers

Article Benjamin Lee - 1 Dec 2015

Spike Lee's gang satire and the Idris Elba war drama couldn't get made in the traditional Hollywood system.

Anthony Horowitz apologises after calling Idris Elba ‘too street’ to play James Bond

Article Lanre Bakare - 2 Sep 2015

James Bond author makes a statement after being criticised for telling the Daily Mail that Idris Elba should not play Bond.

Roger Moore denies racist comments about Idris Elba playing James Bond

Article bogdan TagDiv - 31 Mar 2015

Roger Moore has denied making racist comments about Idris Elba’s chances of replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Long Walk to Freedom sequel to hit bookshops next year

Article David Smith & The Guardian - 26 Mar 2015

Pan Macmillan announces it has acquired UK & Commonwealth rights to the book which is likely to tackle Mandela’s divorce from his second wife Winnie.

Blockbuster star Idris Elba talks new indie film, ‘Mi Mandela’ and romcoms

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Nov 2014

Actor Idris Elba talks about ‘Mi Mandela’, a Luther-inspired album and his directorial film debut.

Idris Elba’s debut album a fitting tribute to Mandela

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Oct 2014

The M&G has been given one of the first listens to the award-winning actor's new album "Mi Mandela", a concept album based on the music Madiba liked.

Why do Hollywood stars play leads in South African stories?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Oct 2014

A host of international productions are being filmed on our shores, but even the tales of Nelson Mandela’s life were played by foreign actors.

European gold mine for Mandela film

Article Sapa - 6 Jan 2014

A film based on Nelson Mandela's autobiography is expected to rake in millions in Europe, say its producers.

More nominations roll in for Mandela film

Article Sapa - 18 Dec 2013

"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" has received two more nominations, this time at the London Critics Circle Film awards.

Mandela film gets three Golden Globe nominations

Article Sapa - 12 Dec 2013

A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela titled "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" has received three Golden Globe nominations.

Nelson Mandela in the movies

Article bogdan TagDiv - 8 Dec 2013

In film, the role of the former ANC activist and president of South Africa has traditionally been approached with great reverence.

It’s a story of love and forgiveness

Article Shaun De Waal - 28 Nov 2013

The "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" director Justin Chadwick talks to the M&G's Shaun de Waal about making the long-awaited film.

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