“Being able to work with Ridley Scott on this film is like being able to play on the Olympic team for actors.” PlayAbleFilmActorsTeam Author:Idris Elba
“[Sometimes] I sit in front of my [gaming] console with my headphones on and I play. I love that. It's a nice form of escapism.” SometimesPlayFormNiceFrontsEscapismConsoleGamingHeadphones 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
“I love to play different roles. That's just the kind of actor I am.” KindDifferentPlayActorsRoles 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
“There has been a big debate about it: can a black man play a Nordic character?” MenHas BeensPlayCharacterBigsBlackDebateNordic 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
“I think there's a tendency for actors like myself, and I don't mean to generalize myself, but I've played 'men's men,' if you will, characters that are simmering rage and calculated. There's a trend not to play anything that is opposed to that.” IfsThinkingMenMeanPlayCharacterActorsRageTendenciesTrends Author:Idris Elba
