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Idris Elba - So, Now What? The Biography
Idris Elba - So, Now What? The Biography | Nadia Cohen
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From starring as the ruthlessly ingenious drug lord 'Stringer' Bell in the iconic HBO series The Wire, to playing Madiba himself in the long-awaited biopic of Nelson Mandela, it has been some journey for Idris Elba. From humble beginnings, a second generation immigrant born in Hackney, London, Elba set up his own wedding DJ business at the age of 14 but, encouraged by his drama teacher to pursue his natural talent, won a place at the National Youth Music Theatre. Although possessed of a brooding screen presence which served him so well as DCI John Luther in the BBC's terrifying crime drama series Luther, 2016 will show a whole new side to Idris as he forays into the voice acting world as villainous tiger Shere Khan in The Jungle Book remake and even a role in Pixar centrepiece Finding Dory. He inhabits each role as if he were born to play it. But what of the man himself? In this, the only biography of the onscreen legend, Nadia Cohen reveals Elba's life behind the lens, exploring what makes him so ambitious, adaptable and endlessly watchable. His charisma has won him admirers on both sides of the Atlantic, and the role of Bond may yet beckon. So now what, Idris?
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Susanita
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I showed this story to a coworker, and she showed me a picture of a big ass turtle with sharp claws that she saw on her walk. “You show me sexy, and I show you dangerous.”
#words
#gratitude30

Smartypants I‘ve loved him since Cadillac Records when he played Howlin‘ Wolf. 5y
Kayla.Adriena He is the most beautiful man I have ever seen. 5y
LeeRHarry He has to be the next Bond surely?! 5y
Dragon 😍 5y
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GripLitGrl
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#QuotsyMay2018 #awkward @TK-421
Talking about Kanye one can count on getting quoted an awkward moment..😄😄

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ReviewsbytheMrs
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🤩Idris Elba🤩
💜purple💜
📙The Great Alone (464 pages)📙
🤔any 4 of the supporting characters from the Throne of Glass or A Court of Thorns and Roses series...Manon for sure!🤔 #friyayintro

Dragon Luther 💕 6y
Cathythoughts Idris ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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