The Latest Breaking News from Idris Elba

Fern Britton announces her brother is a famous TV star and fans can't believe it

He's starring in a TV show with Idris Elba

Nottingham Post · Jul 6, 2023

Fans react as Fern Britton reveals that one of her relative is a well-known TV actor

TV host stuns fans by Tweeting link to Hollywood actor

Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023

Hijack: The nail-biting Idris Elba plane thriller that’s flying under the radar

The Apple show is turning into the stealth hit of the summer, writes Nick Hilton. It has all the hallmarks of true event TV: a slow-burn mystery waiting to be solved, a ticking-clock scenario, a hero you’d trust with your life, and an agonising week-long wait for new episodes

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

The week in TV: Hijack; Boris, the Lord & the Russian Spy; Before We Die; The Trouble With KanYe

Idris Elba plays it uncool in Apple’s pacy hostage drama; Dispatches has a field day with Boris Johnson and the Lebedevs; sparks fly between two criminal matriarchs; and what the hell happened to Kanye West?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

Idris Elba was wise to reject James Bond – politics is turning 007 into a spectre

Once the frontrunner to take over the role from Daniel Craig, the star of ‘The Wire’ has ruled himself out, citing ‘disgusting’ and racially charged public conversations around the casting. It’s a smart decision, writes Claire Allfree: the world is not enough to take on the Bond minefield

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

The 7 best new movies and shows to stream this weekend

From AI horror to animated fantasy, here's what to watch this weekend

Total Film · Jun 30, 2023

7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more this weekend (June 30)

From returning fantasy adventures to pulse-racing thriller series, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

TechRadar · Jun 30, 2023

11 new TV shows and movies to watch this weekend: The Witcher, Jack Ryan and more (June 30-July 2)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend, including The Witcher, Jack Ryan and Hijack

Tom’s Guide · Jun 30, 2023

Apple TV Plus fans can't get enough of Idris Elba's thrilling Hijack series

Idris Elba's new TV show has become the latest surprise hit for Apple's streaming platform.

TechRadar · Jun 30, 2023

Idris Elba says he was 'put off' James Bond after taking the brunt of racist backlash

Idris Elba was one of the main frontrunners to take over the role of 007 after Daniel Craig exited the role in 2021, with his final performance as the suave super spy in No Time to Die

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023