Idris Elba has long had a loyal cult, one launched by his role as Stringer Bell on The Wire and expanded upon as an incredible string of strong performances built up on his resume. There's seemingly nothing the man can't do - and do very well - and Hollywood has taken notice with support parts in Thor and Ridley Scott's upcoming Prometheus. And now Guillermo Del Toro aims to make an honest to god movie star of the man.
Elba has just been cast as the lead in Del Toro's big budget action-scifi film Pacific Rim, taking on a role that was originally created for Tom Cruise. Elba joins Sons Of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Charlie Day as the third confirmed cast member of what has generally been a fairly secretive production.
Elba has just been cast as the lead in Del Toro's big budget action-scifi film Pacific Rim, taking on a role that was originally created for Tom Cruise. Elba joins Sons Of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Charlie Day as the third confirmed cast member of what has generally been a fairly secretive production.