Gina Prince-Bythewood is bringing one of our fiction fan-favorites to life in her film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut and New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, Children of Blood and Bone (2018)—the first literary installment of the “Legacy of Orïsha” trilogy. The film, to be released by Paramount Pictures, features a star-studded cast, including Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole. The young adult romantic fantasy novel follows Zélie (Mbedu) and her older brother Tzain (Cole) as they team up with Princess Amari (Stenberg) and Prince Inan (Idris), the king’s children, to rebel against his oppressive reign. 

Idris Elba has been cast as Duncan, also known as Man-At-Arms, in Amazon MGM’s upcoming Masters of the Universe movie, directed by Travis Knight. The film, a collaboration between Escape Artists and Mattel, features Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, and Camila Mendes as Teela. Chris Butler penned the script, with Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, and Steve Tisch producing.

Idris Elba, Golden Globe winner and star of Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, is set to lead Hammer Down, a high-stakes action-thriller launching international sales at the American Film Market soon. Elba will co-produce the project through his company, 22 Summers, along with Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven, known for Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight trilogy, and Madison Weireter.

Idris Elba is committed to boosting Africa’s economy by investing in its film industry. The 52-year-old actor, with roots in Ghana and Sierra Leone, recently shared his vision with BBC, outlining a plan to move to Africa within the next decade to focus on the continent's movie business.

Prepare to buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled ride as Apple TV+ recently released the captivating trailer for its upcoming thriller series, "Hijack." This highly anticipated show boasts the talent of Idris Elba, renowned actor and executive producer of the series.

Amazon Studios is partnering once again with Priyanka Chopra Jonas for the John Cena and Idris Elba movie, Heads of State.

Award-winning British actor Idris Elba and media mogul Mo Abudu have joined forces to create a groundbreaking initiative that aims to empower and uplift talent from Africa and the diaspora.

The creator of Luther: The Fallen Sun has revealed that he couldn’t resist a playful snipe at James Bond amid continued speculation linking Idris Elba to Ian Fleming’s iconic character.