He worked as a disc jockey in nightclubs under the nickname dj big driis at age 19. He voiced chief bogo in zootopia 2016, shere khan in the jungle book 2016, and fluke in finding dory 2016. You have idris elbas full attention the new york times. Apr 15, 2016 neel sethi talks about making the jungle book, the toughest animal to work with,memorable moments from filming, what he collects, and more. The jungle book onset with idris elba shere khan interview. The jungle book voiced by idris elba, shere khan bears the scars of man, which fuel his hatred of humans. Apr 06, 2016 the jungle book onset with bill murray baloo and christopher walken king louie interview duration. The importance of being idris unreserved intelligence is sexy. But mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who bears the scars of man. Idris elba is in final negotiations to perform the role and provide the voice of the killer tiger shere khan in disneys liveaction take on the jungle book. The jungle books first clip shows idris elbas shere khan. Idris attended school in canning town, where he first became involved in acting, before he dropped out.
Jungle book interview jon favreau, idris elba, ben kingsley, bill murray, christopher walken, and scarlett. The jungle book idris elba is shere khan onset interview an orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear. Jon favreaus the jungle book with bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba, lupita nyongo, scarlett johansson, more. But mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who bears the scars of man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Jon favreaus bold new take on the beloved classic the jungle book is a visual as well as character driven journey. Luther saved my life christopher walkens king louie and scarlett johanssons kaa in new poster for the jungle book idris elba is at buckingham palace to collect his obe. Shere khan reigns with fear, elba says of the tiger.
May 23, 2018 the real idris can be found in all the different manifestations of his creativity. Idris elba s fearsome tiger shere khan discovers the mancub in thrilling new clip from the jungle book movie. The jungle book onset with bill murray baloo and christopher walken king louie interview duration. In the battle between the two indevelopment jungle book adaptations, it looks like jon favreaus has bested ron howards in being the first to add to add an actor to the cast.
A new clip from the jungle book has jut hit the web, and ig provides us with a terrifying introduction to the films villainous tiger, shere kahn, voiced by none other than idris elba. In 2001, he played achilles in a new york city production of troilus and. Idris elba to voice shere kahn the tiger in jon favreaus jungle book posted on march 6, 2014 by linda ge you have idris elba and youre only going to use his voice. Jon favreaus the jungle book with bill murray, ben. The jungle book movie clip shere khan 2016 idris elba movie. Well, i fancy myself the modernday andy warhol, so interview magazine how are you doing down there.
Idris elba featured in new jungle book clip youtube. Elbas parents were married in sierra leone and later moved to london. Apr 06, 2016 jungle book interview jon favreau, idris elba, ben kingsley, bill murray, christopher walken, and scarlett johansson discuss jungle book. Idris elba contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works, the film is a liveactioncgi remake of the 1967 animated film of the same name. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film, directed by jon favreau from a screenplay by justin marks, and produced by walt disney pictures. He is best known for his portrayal of drug lord and aspiring businessman russell stringer bell in the hbo series the wire, detective john luther in the bbc one series luther, and nelson mandela in the biographical film mandela. Elba also portrays the new york lawyer who defends molly bloom, the audacious poker madam to the stars played by a fiery jessica chastain in the aaron sorkin movie, mollys game, out. Neel sethi talks about making the jungle book, the toughest animal to work with,memorable moments from filming, what he collects, and more. Elba was raised up in hackney and east ham, and shortened his first name to idris at school in. He gained a place in the national youth music theatre thanks to a. He started his career in 1995 with a role in the british drama bramwell. Idris elba 2014 idrissa akuna idris elba is a british actor, producer, singer, rapper, and dj.
Idris elba, in full idrissa akuna elba, born september 6, 1972, london, england, british actor who was perhaps best known for his work on the television series the wire and luther elba was born to immigrant workingclass parents his father. The jungle book casts idris elba as shere khan film. He continued playing supporting roles on shows like the bill, the ruth rendell mysteries, family affairs, ultraviolet and dangerfield. An only child, idrissa akuna elba was born and raised in london, england. See more ideas about idris elba, elba and idris alba. Scarlett johansson, idris elba pose with their jungle. The project has just cast idris elba as shere khan. One of the main reasons i did it was because i want my kids to go, my dad, he did that, the actor said in an interview with telegraph. Idris elba shere khan if youre not anticipating the release of the liveaction remake of the jungle book, based on rudyard kiplings classic book, due out in. Idris elba in the jungle book will make you feel some type of way. British actor idris elba, star of movies including thor and the jungle book, wins the 2018 sexiest man alive award.
Neel sethi on the jungle book and memorable moments from. The jungle book behind the scenes akela interview giancarlo esposito duration. The jungle book shows off idris elbas straightup terrifying. Mar 28, 2016 but mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who bears the scars of man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Idris elba is in final talks to provide the gruff yet mellifluous tones of the tiger shere khan in disneys remake of classic animation the jungle book, according to. Idris elba is finally getting to live out his dream of. Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet premieres, broll and more from. Dec 08, 2016 jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. Idris elba to voice shere kahn the tiger in jon favreaus.
Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys. The jungle book cast idris elba, ben kinglsey, scarlett. In 2015, as part of his discovery channel miniseries idris elba. Mar 21, 2016 the jungle book voiced by idris elba, shere khan bears the scars of man, which fuel his hatred of humans.
Idris elba has announced that he will be playing shere khan in the new live version of the jungle book, he cant reveal the voice but shows some of the voices that had be rejected. Convinced that mowgli poses a threat, the bengal tiger is determined to rid the jungle. A lavish technological spectacle, disneys the jungle book pushes the capabilities of computergenerated imagery even further than the recent efforts of pixar and the specialeffects orgy of star wars. He terrorizes everyone he encounters because he comes from a place of fear. Mowgli actor neel sethi on the fun of cgi, superhero ambitions and sharing brisket with bill murray the actor spoke about wanting to do the jungle book 2 and not meeting idris. Mar 21, 2016 scarlett johansson, idris elba pose with their jungle book characters. Elba stars as the voice of the cganimated shere khan in the film. Idris elba to voice shere khan in disney remake of the. Idris elba as shere khan from the jungle book cast portraits. Idris elba was appointed officer of the order of the british empire obe by queen elizabeth ii in the 2016 new years honours for his services to drama. Idris elba features in new jungle book clip, cast of all that is reuniting and more in pop news.
Disney has picked up momentum in developing its version of the jungle book, which is set to be a liveaction film with extensive cg embellishment. Apr 06, 2016 watch as bill murray, idris elba, scarlett johansson, and the rest of the cast of the jungle book bring the legend to life. Idris elba to play shere kahn in disneys jungle book movie. That is the way he likes to live, and that the importance of being idris is all about expressing his different ideas. Nov 28, 2015 idris elba has announced that he will be playing shere khan in the new live version of the jungle book, he cant reveal the voice but shows some of the voices that had be rejected. No limits, elba broke the course record land speed flying mile for the pendine sands. Scarlett johansson, idris elba pose with their jungle book.
Poignant story and fascinating effects make new jungle. Apr, 2016 you might not recognize idris elba when you go see the jungle book, the new, pseudolive action take on the classic disney animated film, but fans will definitely recognize his voice. See more ideas about idris elba, elba and sexy men. Idris elba will most likely reveal yet another role whether statesman or cultural influencer. Idris elba playing shere khan in new jungle book the. Shift your hunting ground for a few years and everyone forgets how the law works. Scarlett johansson bill murray jon favreau idris elba christopher walken ben kingsley. See more ideas about idris elba, elba and actor idris. Idris elba in talks to join jon favreaus jungle book as. The jungle book interview idris elba 2016 adventure movie hd the man cub mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger shere. Jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. But as elba tells his pal and director of the recent the jungle book, jon favreau, hes got a lot more where that came from.
An only child, idris elba was born and raised in hackney, london, england. Jimmy fallon reveals idris elba is peoples sexiest. The jungle book movie clip shere khan 2016 idris elba movie hd. Idris elba in the jungle book will make you feel some. Idris elbas fearsome tiger shere khan discovers the mancub in thrilling new clip from the jungle book movie. Watch as bill murray, idris elba, scarlett johansson, and the rest of the cast of the jungle book bring the legend to life. Disney casts 10yearold newcomer as mowgli in jon favreaus jungle book neel sethi is to star in cgiheavy adaptation that will also feature ben kingsley and idris elba published. The importance of being idris unreserved intelligence. Jawdropping cast photos from the jungle book cbs news. Idris elba to voice maneating tiger in disneys jungle book. Idris elba was born on september 6, 1972 in hackney, london.
The jungle book 3 stars neel sethi and voices of bill murray, sir ben kingsley, idris elba, scarlett johansson. The latest the jungle book 1967 film videos on dailymotion. In the race to get the jungle book to the screen, disney has taken the lead, with idris elba in. The real idris can be found in all the different manifestations of his creativity. Idris elba to play shere kahn in disneys jungle book. Disneys the jungle book opens in theatres april 15 in 3d. But in order to pursue his acting career in the united states, elba effectively put his passion of djing aside, according to the august cover story for interview magazine. The jungle book behind the scenes bagheera interview ben. Idris elba will most likely reveal yet another role. The jungle book 2016 idris elba as shere khan imdb. The new posters for jon favreaus liveaction jungle book take spirit animals to a whole new. The jungle book behind the scenes shere khan interview. You might not recognize idris elba when you go see the jungle book, the new, pseudolive action take on the classic disney animated film, but fans will definitely recognize his voice.
Scarlett johansson, idris elba pose with their jungle book characters. The jungle book interview idris elba 2016 adventure movie hd. Idris elba shere khan if youre not anticipating the release of the liveaction remake of the jungle book, based on rudyard kiplings classic book, due out in theaters yet these awesome cast. Idris elba in the jungle book will make you feel some type. Idris went to school in canning town, where he first became involved in acting. Elba was born on 6 september 1972 at forest gate hospital in hackney, london, the son of winston, a sierra leonean man who worked at the ford dagenham plant, and eve, a ghanaian woman. His father, winston, is from sierra leone and worked at ford dagenham. Another 1995 role was a part in absolutely fabulous. View idris elba booking agent, publicist, manager contact info here. Idris elba is in final negotiations to perform the role and provide the voice of the killer tiger shere khan in disneys liveaction. Idris elba playing shere khan in new jungle book the jonatha. Idris elba is finally getting to live out his dream of being a dj.
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