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Idris Elba Takes 'The Long Walk To Freedom' As Nelson Mandela
Idris Elba's dance card is currently filled with huge studio films. 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' just hit theaters, Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' will be released later this year, and next year we will see him in Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim.' With a slate of projects like that, what else could he possibly squeeze in before the end of the year. Well, how about a biopic based on the life of South African President Nelson Mandela? According to the actor himself in a recent interview, that's exactly what's he doing. Elba will apparently soon begin shooting 'The Long Walk to Freedom,' a biopic based on Mandela's autobiography. Beyond that, details are a bit sketchy; for example we're still not sure who's directing this film or whether it'll be theatrically released.
Idris Elba is a phenomenal actor, probably one of my favorite working today, and I can't wait to see him take on the role of a living historical icon like Nelson Mandela whose story is microcosmic of an entire nation's struggle for equality and the human struggle against oppression. To be honest, Elba is so good that the film could be a filmed one-man stage show, a la Laurence Fishburne in HBO's 'Thurgood,' and I would still leap at the chance to see it. I'm glad to see Elba is following up his Golden Globe win for his work on the BBC series 'Luther,' which is an incredible show you should all watch by the way, with something poignant and personal to break up the blockbuster streak. We've included the clip from Elba's interview, in which he spilled the beans about this project, below so feel free to take a look.
What do you guys think? Do you like the idea of Elba as Mandela? Any 'Luther' fans out there?
Source: Hip Hollywood
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Comment by Luke Hero on March 1, 2012 at 2:13am -
Kinda tired of Mandela movies, there are a lot of other black leaders that deserve a movie, but have never had their stories told on the big screen...Iman Ellijah Muhammad is just one of many that should have a movie....
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Comment by Happy Birthday Roboto on February 28, 2012 at 5:38pm -
Elba always seems to play second fiddle to someone else so I'm happy to see him in a staring role.
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Comment by Absinthe Minded on February 28, 2012 at 7:41am -
Idris Elba as Mandela? That's an automatic Oscar. That man elevates any movie he's in. Well, except for Ghost Rider 2. He is only human after all.
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Comment by Imperator on February 28, 2012 at 12:27am -
I heard somewhere that Mandela may have had a niche for doors. Guess it makes scene that the studio would hire this guy.
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Comment by Cranky Old Dude on February 27, 2012 at 8:03pm -
I cannot think of a better pick for the role of Mandela. I want to know more. The autobiography was powerful.
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Comment by Ferry2dead on February 27, 2012 at 6:26pm -
Why do we need another "Mandela" movie? They aren't going to do anything different with it, but replace the lead character. Now if it was "Mandela verses Zombies" i'm in!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Santos on February 27, 2012 at 5:14pm -
Let's hope he doesn't get replaced by Tyler Perry again.
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Comment by GodDamnRobots on February 27, 2012 at 3:43pm -
somewhere Clarke Peters is cranky he got passed up
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Comment by Ha-Ra on February 27, 2012 at 2:45pm -
Apartheid is gonna get its ass handed to it by one of the toughest brothers alive
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Comment by Tony*22 on February 27, 2012 at 2:17pm -
Oh gosh, i just realized how slightly racist my last statement sounded. "all black ppl look the same" was meant to be sarcastic. Lol obviously. And yes, i still think Elba is a terrible choice for Mandela.
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