Sir Idris Elba Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters

Idris Elba joins GQ as he revisits some of the most iconic characters from his career so far: from his role as DCI John Luther to his portrayal of the all-seeing, all-hearing Norse god Heimdall in the _Marvel Cinematic Universe._

“I didn’t know much about _Thor,_ I was more of a _Spider-Man_ guy myself,” teases Elba as he recalls landing the role as Heimdall in the MCU. Watch the full episode of GQ’s Iconic Characters as Idris Elba breaks down his most iconic movie roles.

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00:00 – Idris Elba’s most iconic characters
00:17 – Luther: DCI John Luther
04:28 – The Wire: Stringer Bell
08:28 – The Suicide Squad: Bloodsport
10:16 – MCU’s Thor Franchise: Heimdall
12:15 – Pacific Rim: Stacker Pentecost
14:07 – Zootopia: Chief Bogo
15:48 – The Office: Charles Miner
17:05 – Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom – Nelson Mandela
25:36 – Beasts of No Nation: Commandant
29:14 – Masters of the Universe: Man-At-Arms
30:15 – The Harder They Fall: Rufus Buck

*Credits:*
Director: Anna O’Donohue
Director of Photography: Giles Cahalane
Editor: JY Chun
Producer: Liam Woolmer-Thompson
Production Manager: Venita Singh-Warner
Production Coordinator: Ellena Kappos
Camera Operator: Nathaniel Rodriguez
Gaffer: Caterina Castro Frigerio
Sound Mixer: Chris Smith
Production Assistant: Stephen Bird
Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

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