“Actors tend to not know how their performances are going to actually be used. Even though the script says one thing, in the edit, it can be something else.” KnowsUsedActorsKnow HowOne ThingPerformancesScriptsEdits Author:Idris Elba
“What kind of role do you play after someone like Stringer, you know what I mean? You play another gangster. What’s the point of that? I’ve played the gangster. I try to keep it really varied; it just makes for more of a fun and interesting career.” KnowsTryingKindMeanPlayFunInterestingCareersRolesGangsters Author:Idris Elba
“The directors [who know every detail] make films that are complete, basically.” KnowsFilmDirectorsDetails Author:Idris Elba
“Yeah, I know, any time you hear an actor say, 'I do music', you cringe. But I want to be gradual with my music. I want to earn my stripes.” KnowsWantActorsYeahStripesCringe Author:Idris Elba
“I was cast in 'Thor' and I'm cast as a Nordic god. If you know anything about the Nords, they don't look like me but there you go. I think that's a sign of the times for the future. I think we will see multi-level casting. I think we will see that, and I think that's good.” IfsThinkingKnowsLooksLevelsCastsLike MeCastingNordic Author:Idris Elba
“When I look at my body of work, I've played a lot of characters who are morally conflicted - 'I'm right, no I'm wrong, I don't know what to do!' I want to play more characters who don't care as much, and who aren't as measured. They are what they are, no apologies.” KnowsWantLooksPlayCharacterBodyCareDon't CareApology Author:Idris Elba
“You know, film is the ultimate goal in an actor's career. I mean, I still love TV. I have my feet firmly stamped in it. But my opportunities have been bigger and better.” KnowsMeanHas BeensStillsFilmActorsOpportunityGoalCareersFeetTvsUltimateBiggerUltimate GoalBigger And Better Author:Idris Elba
“Bond? It is a bit like saying, 'Do you want to play Superman?' Anyone would dream of it. It's one of the most coveted roles in film. I'd be honoured. But I don't know if it will actually happen. I'm just happy with the idea of being associated with it. It's nice there's a lot of good will.” IfsKnowsWantIdeasPlayDreamHappensFilmBitsRolesNiceGood Will Author:Idris Elba
“It was deeply important for me to understand where Mandela came from. Because we know where he was going, and that's a famous story, but who was he? Where did he come from? What was his upbringing?” KnowsImportantStoriesUpbringing Author:Idris Elba
