Idris Elba News

Tom Francis, known best for the role of Joe Gillis in Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Blvd starring opposite Nicole Scherzinger, is throwing his hat in the ring to play James Bond, says Variety.

The National Youth Music Theatre celebrated its 50th  anniversary with a major milestone event at The Other Palace Theatre in London, which included His Majesty The King and NYMT Patron Sir Idris  Elba. Check out photos here.

The nominations are here for the 2026 Tony Awards. This year, a high number of titles have onscreen counterparts, and we have rounded up how to watch these versions at home, from The Lost Boys to Schmigadoon!

Emmy, Tony, and two-time Grammy winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is returning to the Hollywood Bowl with a solo, headlining concert this October.

National Youth Music Theatre announced its 50th anniversary summer season in Birmingham, including a large-scale production of WEST SIDE STORY at Birmingham Hippodrome, new musicals, and workshops following a record year of over 1,300 auditions.

British comedian Bill Bailey announced a 2026 Australian tour spanning 12 cities, with stops in Launceston, Hobart, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Rooty Hill, Canberra, and Adelaide.

The lineup has been announced for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), spotlighting 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films.

Jessie Buckley revealed she gave 'the worst audition of my life' for the 2019 Cats movie. The Hamnet Oscar nominee shared the hilarious story on The Tonight Show.

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

Watch a sneak peek clip from Hijack Season 2 Episode 6! Sam tries a dangerous tactic to outsmart police in this penultimate episode on Apple TV+.

A sneak peek clip has been released from a new episode of Hijack, starring Idris Elba. In the new episode, anger and frustration among the passengers begin to boil over just as Sam comes to a frightening realization. Check out the clip now.

A new sneak peek clip has been released from a new episode of Hijack, starring and executive-produced by Idris Elba.In the new episode, a shocking turn of events forces Sam to make a gesture of good faith. Check out the clip now.

A sneak peek clip has been released from the third episode of Hijack Season 2, starring Idris Elba. The episode debuts Wednesday, January 28 on Apple TV. Check out the clip now.

A sneak peek clip has been released from the upcoming episode of Hijack, starring Idris Elba. In the new episode, Sam Nelson urges Otto to keep his cool as passengers begin to suspect something is wrong. Check out the clip now.

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.

Take a look at a sneak peek clip from the season two premiere of Hijack, starring Idris Elba. The new season picks up two years after Flight KA29’s hijacking, when a Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage.

Cynthia Erivo, Meera Syal, and Idris Elba are among theatre and arts figures recognized in the UK’s New Year Honours list. The honours also include leaders from major cultural institutions, designers, composers, and educators.

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for season two of the second season of “Hijack,” starring and executive-produced by Idris Elba. It is set to premiere on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Check out the trailer now.

Several Broadway alums and Disney Legends have joined the voice cast of Zootopia 2 in cameo roles, including Auliʻi Cravalho, Josh Gad, and Anika Noni Rose, and John Leguizamo.

After a two-day celebration in 2023 at Brixton House, The Sierra Leone Arts & Culture Festival (SLACfest) will return to South London for a three-day extravaganza to close Theatre Peckham’s Young, Gifted, and Black programme.