Idris Elba

Get used to seeing Idris Elba. Idris Elba is about to get a lot more attention, as the British actor takes on a lead role in this weekend's Obsessed . The actor, known best known for playing the character Stringer Bell on The Wire, is now attempting to make a name on the silver screen. From an interview in the Atlanta Journal-Constituion: Q: Let’s start with what made you say “yes” to “Obsessed”? A: It’s a thriller. The story’s a human story about a man who hires the wrong person, [and she] becomes obsessed with this person and his family. I thought the original ... Read Full Story

If you've seen The Wire , then you already know it is the greatest show ever. And you already know who Idris Elba is. Player Baltimore drug dealer Stringer Bell, Elba was specatcular. Which makes the news that he'll be appearing on The Office very awesome news. Elba will be playing Steve Carell's boss for an six episodes. Variety reports: Thesp Idris Elba has been cast on "The Office" as a new rival to Dunder Mifflin regional manager Michael Scott ( Steve Carell ). Elba, most recently seen in Guy Ritchie 's "Rocknrolla," will appear in six episodes later this season. Details are slim ... Read Full Story

Posted Apr 21st 2009 2:31PM by Wilson Morales Filed under: It's All Reel , Entertainment If there's one producer who has been consistent in getting some projects off the grounds, specifically films featuring African Americans, one name comes to mind: Will Packer . Having worked his way up from producing indie films such as 'Trois,' and 'The Gospel', and along with Rainforest Films partner Rob Hardy, they have successful studio films such as 'Stomp The Yard' and 'This Christmas.' With his latest film, 'Obsessed,' which opens on April 24, Packer has cast a group of talented individuals that includes Idris Elba, Heroes' Ali Larter, ... Read Full Story

In Obsessed Derek (Idris Elba) is a successful asset manager, married to Sharon (Beyonce Knowles),and has a little boy with her. One day he meets a new temp at work named Lisa (Ali Carter) on an elevator, and this is the beginning of of a downhill spiral for Derek as he’s just met a crazy lady. The downhill spiral is slow mind you,but definitely sure. She right off the bat, starts to play the game with the laughing,flirting,and asking around the office about Derek. Even though she knows he’s married it doesn’t stop her from taking it up a notch. In one scene, she ... Read Full Story

By Nellie Andreeva LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Idris Elba, the British actor who starred in seven episodes of 'The Office' last season, is staying in business with NBC. Read Full Story