Idris Elba

2023 - 6 - 28

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'Hijack,' With Idris Elba, Is a Throwback Thriller (The New York Times)

This Apple TV+ series aims to subvert expectations while delivering the reliable fun of a tense action drama. “It's really well-done escapism,” Elba said.

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Idris Elba put off from playing James Bond after “disgusting” racism (NME.com)

The actor, known for starring in Luther and The Wire, has often been mentioned as a favourite to take over from Daniel Craig in the role of 007. Speaking on the ...

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Action series HIJACK starring IDRIS ELBA debuts today on Apple TV+ (TV Blackbox)

Told in real time, “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, ...

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Idris Elba says he soured on the idea of playing James Bond after 'it ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

The English actor was "super complimented" when casting speculation first emerged, until "it became about nonsense."

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Idris Elba Got Over Potentially Playing James Bond After "It Became ... (Deadline)

Idris Elba has been one of the recurring names that fans suggest when the topic of James Bond comes up. Following Daniel Craig's final bow as the British ...

Backlash Turned Idris Elba Off Bond Role - Dark Horizons (Dark Horizons)

British actor Idris Elba has revealed during a recent interview on the SmartLess podcast that he was turned off from the idea of playing James Bond when the ...

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'Hijack' Review: Idris Elba's Apple TV+ Thriller Is No-Frills Fun (Hollywood Reporter)

Idris Elba and Archie Panjabi star in Apple TV's 'Hijack,' a thriller unfolding in real-time, from creators George Kay and Jim Field Smith.

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Idris Elba recalls getting hurt filming hard scenes in new show Hijack (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Luther star Idris Elba was hurt during filming for his new Apple TV+ thriller series Hijack.

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Idris Elba just about keeps terrorist thriller Hijack airborne (iNews)

Elba's star power and a claustrophobic set-up are undercut by catastrophically dim bad guys and tedious non-plots on the ground.

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Idris Elba Opens Up About the Moment He Became Disenchanted ... (IGN Southeast Asia)

Idris Elba has revealed why he isn't so fussed about being James Bond anymore. During an interview with the Smartless podcast, the British actor revealed ...

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Hijack: Is Idris Elba's plane thriller worth a watch? (Yahoo Sport Australia)

And if you were one of the unlucky passengers on its direct hop from Dubai to London, it would probably take little more than the time before the seatbelt sign ...

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Idris Elba recalls getting hurt filming hard scenes in new show Hijack (digitalspy.com)

Luther star Idris Elba was hurt during filming for his new Apple TV+ thriller series Hijack.

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Idris Elba says he wanted to "play against type" with Hijack character (digitalspy.com)

Apple TV+ series Hijack sees Idris Elba playing "against type" as "cerebral" hero Sam Nelson.

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Idris Elba recalls getting hurt filming hard scenes in new show Hijack (Yahoo Lifestyle Australia)

Luther star Idris Elba was hurt during filming for his new Apple TV+ thriller series Hijack.

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Idris Elba says he soured on the idea of playing James Bond after 'it ... (Yahoo News Australia)

The English actor was "super complimented" when casting speculation first emerged, until "it became about nonsense."

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Idris Elba Says He Lost Interest In Playing Bond Due to Focus on Race (Robb Report)

During a recent interview on a podcast, Idris Elba said he lost interest in playing James Bond due to "disgusting" discussions about race.

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Review: Idris Elba's 'Hijack' is the high-altitude cure for summer ... (USA TODAY)

Move over '24': With Apple TV+ thriller "Hijack," Idris Elba has a real-time thriller ready to keep you on the edge of your seat all summer long.

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Idris Elba on fighting cockney terrorists in real-time thriller Hijack (British GQ)

Idris Elba talks to GQ about his new project Hijack as it lands on Apple TV, whether there will be a season 2, and the actors and directors he'd like to ...

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Hijack is a tense thriller that makes for a compelling star vehicle for ... (NationalWorld)

Idris Elba plays against type as Sam Nelson, a manipulative crisis negotiator playing both sides when a plane is taken hostage in Apple TV+ thriller Hijack.

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Idris Elba relishes being cast against type as cerebral hero of 'Hijack ... (UPI.com)

Idris Elba says the accomplished business negotiator he plays in the new high-altitude thriller, "Hijack," is unlike many of the "big lad" tough guys he has ...

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Hijack: An excellent showcase for Idris Elba - shame about the angry ... (The Irish Times)

Television: The real-time thriller on Apple TV+ draws on many influences to conjure that is moslty engaging, though predictable.

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Idris Elba uses his brains not brawn in the new Apple TV+ series ... (WOKV)

Standing 6-foot-2-inches, Idris Elba's size helps to sell his characters. As a detective in " Luther," he often averted protocol and went rogue.

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'Hijack' Episode 1 Recap: Idris Elba Explains Premiere Cliffhanger (TVLine)

The following contains spoilers from the premiere of Hijack, which is now streaming the first two episodes (of seven) on Apple TV+. Hijack, a seven-episode ...

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Idris Elba Lost Interest in James Bond Role After Racist Backlash (ComingSoon.net)

Idris Elba was on everybody's lips for the next Bond. Then internet racists had their say. Now, Elba says he's not interested.

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Idris Elba Says He Was Put Off From Playing James Bond After "It ... (POPSUGAR Australia)

There's been a lot of speculation around Idris Elba being cast as the next 007 in the James Bond franchise, however, the 50-year-old actor recently admitted ...

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Idris Elba shares 'disgusting' reason he didn't want to play James Bond (Yahoo News Australia)

Ever since Daniel Craig announced No Time to Die would be his final outing as 007, film fans have been naming the actors they think should replace him. The Wire ...

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Idris Elba on 'Hijack' & His Negotiating Skills at Home (Exclusive) (Extra)

In his new series “Hijack,” Idris Elba plays a corporate negotiator forced to use his skills to save a plane he's aboard after a hijacking.

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After "Disgusting" Racist Backlash, Idris Elba No Longer Wants To ... (Yahoo Lifestyle Australia)

"Those that weren't happy about the idea made the whole thing disgusting and off-putting, because it became about race."

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Idris Elba Says Race Conversation Around 'James Bond' Role Was ... (The Source)

For so long, Idris Elba was rumored and requested by fans to be the next James Bond. That ship has sailed, and now, Elba is revealing why he was against the ...

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Idris Elba in new Apple TV+ seven-episode series 'Hijack' | Africanews (Africanews English)

"I've been cast as a big man. And in this situation, Sam is much more of a sort of just human being, he's vulnerable. He isn't there to fight.

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Idris Elba says James Bond rumours were "off-putting" as it became ... (digitalspy.com)

Idris Elba has revealed he was put off potentially taking the role of James Bond following the racist backlash he received.

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TV Talk: Apple TV+ Idris Elba airplane-set thriller 'Hijack' takes off (TribLIVE)

Mix elements of the 1970s “Airport” movies with “Air Force One” and a dollop of real-time storytelling (think: “24”) and you have the key ingredients in ...

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