I love to play different roles. That's just the kind of actor I am. Idris Elba actorkindlove Change image and share on social
Every single film I've done, it's about the character. Idris Elba characterfilmhave Change image and share on social
I still sing on bits and pieces. Singing's something that I love to do, but it's not something that I pursue as a career. Idris Elba bitcareerlove Change image and share on social
You watch yourself age and it's hard to feel like a sex symbol. Idris Elba agefeelhard Change image and share on social
I was into Spider Man when I was a kid and that was the only comic I've ever read. Idris Elba comichavekid Change image and share on social
You know, film is the ultimate goal in an actor's career. I mean, I still love TV. I have my feet firmly stamped in it. But my opportunities have been bigger and better. Idris Elba actorbigcareer Change image and share on social
The only thing I change mainly is my sneakers. I love sneakers. But everything's sort of black or jeans. Jeans, always. Idris Elba blackchangejean Change image and share on social
The role of my agent has just been to get me in the room. If I can get in the room - say the character is just a charming man who lives next door - then I'll walk in there and be as charming as I can and they will think to themselves, 'I don't see why we can't cast him.' Idris Elba agentcastcharacter share on social
Africans, we hold on to our youths and whip them into shape. Idris Elba africanholdshape Change image and share on social
I was on a well-beaten path of actors - what we all call 'the Law and Order route'. I spent two years of auditioning for everything... and then 'The Wire' came up. Idris Elba actorauditionbeat Change image and share on social