Idris Elba
The "Suicide Squad" and "The Wire" alum aspires to work with Christopher Nolan next, and has no problem playing an antagonist.
Gotta Go Fast
All episodes of "Knuckles" will be available to stream on April 26.
"I work in an industry [where] I’m rewarded for those unhealthy habits," Elba said of being an "absolute workaholic."
Final Destination
No planes were harmed in the making of the Apple TV+ limited series.
Final Boarding Call
Production designer Andrew Purcell crafted everything from an airline's logo to in-flight entertainment. Plus: An exclusive making-of video for Idris Elba's Apple TV+ series.
"It became about nonsense and I got the brunt of it," the "Hijack" actor said.
Elba has denied interest in the iconic spy role, but Hanks is hoping to change his mind.
"Most people thought I was American during 'The Wire' and then when they realized I was not, I suddenly stuck out like a sore thumb."
Despite having Idris Elba and some other dependable pieces, this two-hour continuation of the BBC drama ends up out of its depth.
The actor said he found it "really freeing" to work in America after experiencing what he saw as a stifling cultural environment in England.
"I don’t want to be the first Black. I’m the first Idris."
Elba also questioned the "allure to the idea of me being the first Black man to play that character" after years of casting rumors.
