Three years have now nearly passed since Warp released its last full feature film, the historical action thriller '71. But now two films have been confirmed for release, the adaptation of an internationally successful (not grand in status such as Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera or Jesus Christ Superstar) hit play Ghost Stories and, in post-production for nearly two weeks, Idris Elba.
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Idris Elba. Like Martin Freeman a recognisable and critic-liked actor, but not A-List star, has never really led a film in an IP-based franchise. Known internationally best for The Wire, in Britain more recently in Luther. Plays a minor side character in The Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Idris Elba addressing the importance of diversity on media and film
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An announcement by Wotchit Entertainment shows already how Idris Elba's involvement will give the film more media presence, however the number of views shows this is still quite limited, it's not Angelina Jolie directing a film for the first time, which is something that helped her debut Unbroken, who had cast the not at all internationally known actor from Darby Jack O'Connell, not a smart marketing move. The financial backing of $65m also would have come from this.
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| Where all those fans of The Wire & Luther when you need them, eh? |
No sign of Idris Elba yet promoting his directorial debut, still concentrating on The Dark Tower and his music career.
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