Idris Elba

The 50-year-old actor insisted he lives "quite a sheltered life" and like many people in the public eye, he is reluctant to offer opinions on topical issues in ...

The Luther actor sparked outrage after saying he had made the decision after feeling “it put me in a box”

And what for? On what grounds? The Luther actor sparked outrage after saying he had made the decision after feeling “it put me in a box”

Idris Elba ignited a controversy on social media after he said he stopped referring to himself as a "Black actor" because it put limited his career.

“I think we should fixate on who is typecasting and putting actors in boxes because of this,” Boyega wrote. We BLACK and that’s that.” “And in this day and age, it’s really difficult to have an opinion if you’re in the public eye because it gets overly scrutinized, taken out of context, thrown into some sort of bullshit, zeitgeisty social media argument.” Elba pointed to the controversy around his “Black actor” comment as proof that social media is a “conflict incubator,” adding, “Me saying I don’t like to call myself a Black actor is my prerogative. that he stopped calling himself a “Black actor” because it created limitations for his career. [Idris Elba](https://variety.com/t/idris-elba/) [ ignited a firestorm](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/john-boyega-idris-elba-refusing-to-call-himself-a-black-actor-1235521268/) on social media in February after he told [Esquire U.K](https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a42621203/idris-elba-interview-luther/).

Idris Elba: It's stupid to criticise me for not calling myself a 'Black actor'. Star had said society is 'obsessed with race'. Ellie Harrison.

And what for? We’ve got to grow. We’ve got to. Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real. [Ellie Harrison](/author/ellie-harrison) Comments [Idris Elba](/topic/idris-elba) has said it is “stupid” for people to criticise him for his decision to stop describing himself as a “Black [actor](/topic/actor)”.

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Idris Elba responds to recent backlash he's received by saying it's 'stupid' to criticise him for not calling himself a Black actor.

Idris is a once in a generation screen presence. [Idris Elba makes rib-tickling confession about Luther’s signature look ahead of Netflix movie](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/01/luther-star-idris-elba-makes-confession-about-signature-look-in-movie-18371664/?ico=more_text_links) ‘Idris and I spoke about not sexualising Luther in the early days. ‘Me saying I don’t like to call myself a Black actor is my prerogative. [Here’s why it’s been so important Idris Elba wasn’t ‘sexualised’ in Luther](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/02/heres-why-its-been-important-idris-elba-wasnt-sexualised-in-luther-18376417/?ico=more_text_links) [People say] I’m denying my Blackness. [exclusively told Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/02/heres-why-its-been-important-idris-elba-wasnt-sexualised-in-luther-18376417/) that Luther being ‘stripped of vanity’ during the show was hugely important. [ Guardian ](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/03/idris-elba-you-can-make-sparkling-wine-in-portsmouth-or-champagne-in-champagne-my-ambition-was-to-make-champagne)interview. [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [Idris Elba ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/01/luther-the-fallen-sun-review-idris-elba-slots-back-into-his-role-18362593/)has responded to recent backlash he’s received for not calling himself a Black actor. [Luther](https://metro.co.uk/tag/luther/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) star, 50, whose new film [Luther: The Fallen Sun ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/luther/)was given a limited theatrical run on February 24, was speaking ahead of its release on Netflix. [a crime thriller](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/01/luther-star-idris-elba-makes-confession-about-signature-look-in-movie-18371664/) that also featured Ruth Wilson and Indira Varma, produced only 20 episodes but ran for nine years and won several awards.

Out now via Ultra, it also comes with an accompanying music video.

[Ushuaïa and Hï](https://mixmag.net/feature/best-parties-ibiza-hi-ushuaia-ants-calvin-harris-glitterbox), where Solardo are residents, [announced their plans](https://mixmag.net/read/ushuaia-hi-reveal-joint-opening-party-to-kick-off-this-new-ibiza-season-news/) for a joint 2023 summer season opening party. [privacy policy](/page/terms-conditions). You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us. I think we did that with ‘Big Talk’ and now we’re buzzing to have it being released!” [David Guetta](https://mixmag.net/read/warner-david-guetta-music-catalogue-100-million-news), [The Knocks](https://mixmag.net/read/the-knocks-in-the-lab-nyc-dj-lab), [ARTBAT](https://mixmag.net/read/pete-tong-teams-up-with-artbat-for-single-age-of-love-news) and [Inner City](https://mixmag.net/read/inner-city-album-tour-kevin-saunderson-band-news). [Las Vegas](https://mixmag.net/read/las-vegas-prepares-to-welcome-intrigue-the-new-anti-vegas-club-news) in 2017 where we played back-to-back at [EDC](https://mixmag.net/feature/edc-worth-it-house-techno-diehard) and we hit it off and kept in contact.

Dance music tastemakers Solardo and Idris Elba have joined forces for the swelteringly club-ready single “Big Talk,” setting the sonic agenda for bass ...

[brand new music](https://ufo-network.com/our-music/), or [in-depth interviews](https://ufo-network.com/interviews/) with the biggest names in the industry, the UFO Network is dedicated to delivering the latest and most comprehensive information about the world of electronic dance music. [UFO Network](https://ufo-network.com/about-us/) has established itself as the premier global source for all things [EDM](https://ufo-network.com/news/). Through its various events and collaborations with [leading industry players](https://ufo-network.com/global-partners/), it provides opportunities for new talent to [gain exposure and grow their careers](https://ufo-network.com/services/). With a sound that’s as vibrant and diverse as his creative cohort’s for this release, Idris Elba’s work on “Big Talk” proves that he’s as at home in the club as he is on the silver screen. The born and bred Mancunian duo have blazed a mouthwatering trail to the top of the house and techno music world. [Solardo](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oO1IaDOBSeI96HbnCa5pZ?si=1gKtFcQ3ToC08YpsF9uukw) and [Idris Elba](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0252961/) have joined forces for the swelteringly club-ready single “Big Talk,” setting the sonic agenda for bass forward house music for the coming calendar year. Their new single sees the duo take to the studio with Idris Elba for the first time, dimming the lights for a sizzling production that’s been turning the heads of many already. Over the past seven years, they’ve earned widespread plaudits for their encapsulating DJ sets and energetic performances but also as label owners and innovative forward-thinking producers. We wanted the track to both sit in the underground market as well as being a little more accessible to the larger audience. We heard Idris on a track and saw him play a few sets, and as we are huge fans, we thought it would be cool to do a track together. Playfully dirty, the new release leans its weight on an undeniable beat and equally hypnotic hook, but leaving it at that undercuts the sexy nuance and swelling basslines. From the Trance inspired “

The 50-year-old actor insisted he lives "quite a sheltered life" and like many people in the public eye, he is reluctant to offer opinions on topical issues in ...

Discover the London restaurants that are owned by A-lister celebrities, from Ed Sheeran, Sir Ian McKellen and Robert De Niro.

[Sir Ian McKellen.](http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23161670.graham-norton-show-bbc-one-tonight/) [Idris Elba](http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23320770.idris-elba-wont-replace-daniel-craig-next-james-bond/), joined forces with the founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber to create the bar and shop Porte Noire. [Ed Sheeran](http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23354625.ed-sheeran-announces-new-album-subtract-release-date/) is the man behind Bertie Blossoms set on the icon Portobello Road. [food](/leisure/food/) that's aim is to showcase "the best of the British Isles, including vegan and vegetarian options." [Sir Lewis Hamilton](http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/20083078.chelsea-fc-sale-lewis-hamilton-serena-williams-join-bid-buy-club-roman-abramovich/), Neat Burger is a vegan fast-food joint that puts sustainability first. Take a look at the London restaurants owned by celebrities that you can visit now.

EXCLUSIVE: Forget James Bond, Idris Elba is back as television's hottest hunter of serial killers in a new feature-length adaptation for Netflix.

And he is a truth speaker – we don’t have enough of those at the moment. At its heart, Luther is a kind of ‘monster of the week’ show like Doctor Who and the X-Files. “He takes the law into his own hands which, obviously, isn’t always good, and he’s flawed,” says Serkis. “Most importantly, this is a piece of entertainment. “He’ll choose bits of other people that he’s watched, observed, manipulated and then he puts himself together in that way.” But for Neil, the killers he creates are easy to understand; they are the people we are all afraid of. “I did have a very deliberate image of Luther on the white cliffs of Dover for the film because it feels important. So, he feels like he is attacking hypocrisy while also being a voice for the many isolated individuals who can’t connect with other humans apart from over the internet. He says he is constantly astounded at the evil Neil creates for his character to deal with. And, in some ways, this film, which he helped create with Neil, is his response to the franchise. When a madman he failed to catch goads him with more murders, he’s determined to break out and solve the crime. And just as Neil decided on that very day, it starts with the former police officer in his most difficult situation yet: behind bars as his life of shady legality finally catches up with him.

The Luther actor was immediately accused of renouncing his blackness, although actors such as John Boyega came to his defence and argued that critics weren't ...

However, If YOU define your work by your race, that is your Perogative.” We BLACK and that’s that.” “I think we should fixate on who is typecasting and putting actors in boxes because of this,” Boyega wrote. We continuously focus on what we have to do so they don’t do this or that. “We’ve got to grow. So for you to turn around and say to me, I’m ‘denying my Blackness’, on what grounds?

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Idris Elba has further addressed his thoughts on race and why he doesn't call himself a "Black Actor", telling critics it's his "prerogative".

[In a four-star review, NME wrote](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/luther-the-fallen-sun-review-idris-elba-3403510) that Elba delivers a “gripping and emotional performance” while “The Fallen Sun takes viewers on a tense, twisted game of cat, mouse and dog.” He said that the fall-out from the first interview shows how social media can be a “conflict incubator”. “So for you to turn around and say to me that I’m ‘denying my Blackness’. Elba, who first rose to prominence thanks to his turn in HBO’s The Wire, elaborated by explaining his experience in the USA, saying: “Of course, I’m a member of the Black community. “As humans, we are obsessed with race.” [The Suicide Squad star](https://www.nme.com/news/film/idris-elba-describes-differences-between-suicide-squad-and-the-suicide-squad-3007492) continued: “And that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth. “We continuously focus on what we have to do so they don’t do this or that. [Esquire](https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a42621203/idris-elba-interview-luther/). “Me saying I don’t like to call myself a Black actor is my prerogative. I’m the first Idris.” We BLACK and that’s that,” he added. Elba said while “racism is very real,” he said that he believed people gave it too much power and allowed it to hinder their growth and aspirations. He added: “We’ve got to grow.