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Elba, 50, is known for a variety of television and film roles, ranging from Stringer Bell on the American television series “The Wire” and the recent movie “Beast.”

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He has told how he is pursuing his own projects, having recently confirmed a feature-length Luther film which comes out next month and ruled himself out saying: “I’m not going to be that guy

Elba, 50, insisted that he won’t be taking on the British spy role

Actor Idris Elba says he's going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther — not James Bond. Speaking Tuesday to the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming's famed British spy. Those had grown louder after Daniel…

Idris Elba says he will stick with playing John Luther ahead of the feature film release

Actor Idris Elba says he’s going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther — not James Bond

Intense scenes from the trailer show Idris Elba's rogue detective DCI John Luther is back in Luther: The Fallen Sun as he manages to escape prison

It looks like a gritty James Bond film – but 100 times more unhinged

‘I call Kareem a horseman as the word cowboy has racist connotations. It’s what enslavers called Black horse handlers – whereas white handlers were cowhands’

Newcastle United are into their first Wembley showpiece final since 1999 with Eddie Howe in line to make history