IDRIS ELBA

June 8 (THEWILL) — British actor, Idris Elba, has dismissed long-running rumours linking him to the role of James Bond, saying the speculation was “never legit”. Speaking in a recent interview for the latest cover story of British GQ, Elba...

June 02, (THEWILL) — Hollywood actor, Sir Idris Elba, has received a knighthood from King Charles III during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The 53-year-old was honoured for services to young people. He is best known for his roles...

September 27, (THEWILL) – British actor, Idris Elba, is set to portray Okonkwo, the protagonist in Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, 'Things Fall Apart,' in a new TV series adaptation by American entertainment company, A24. The series adaptation is still in...

August 06, (THEWILL) – Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu, has given Hollywood star, Idris Elba, the go-ahead to set up a film studio in the country, allocating 80 acres of land to him. This follows Elba’s discussions with President Suluhu...

March 16, (THEWILL) - Idris Elba has partnered with Nigerian movie maker, Mo Abudu, to empower and uplift African stories. Through their respective production companies, the film executives announced that the partnership also looks to build capacity and foster an...

British actor, producer, and musician, Idrissa Akuna Elba, has turned 50. The actor turned 50 on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. In an interview with the Mirror newspaper, Elba spoke about turning 50 and having a quiet celebration with his family. "I am...

BEVERLY HILLS, May 07, (THEWILL) - Popular British actor, Idris Elba, will host the 2021 edition of the Africa Day concert scheduled to hold on May 25. Africa Day is organised yearly to commemorate the establishment of the African Union...

BEVERLY HILLS, July 8, (THEWILL) - British actor, Idris Elba is the cover star for Interview Magazine’s August issue. The 43-year-old hunk treated us to some of his hotness in a series of black and white shots captured by Craig...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, (THEWILL) – The House Of Fraser British Academy Television Awards 2016 held at the Royal Festival Hall I London, England on Sunday, 8th of May. The event was attended by Idris Elba (in the company of...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 03, (THEWILL) – The 2016 Met Gala, the annual fund raiser for the Metropolitran Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Exhibition saw a bevy of stars decked in their most glittery and technology-inspired outfits for this year’s...