HE has played drug kingpin Stringer Bell in The Wire and a tough DCI in gritty BBC drama Luther. Now Idris Elba is taking on a role with a far gentler flavour — as a TV chef on a new cooking show.
The programme hasn’t started production yet, but is already in demand — with three streaming giants keen. A source said: “Idris is a massive foodie and he’s created a television show all about African food. “He has enlisted the help of his personal chef King Enekeme, who has worked with Naomi Campbell and Skepta, and catered for Idris’ wedding to his wife Sabrina. “Together they have created this exciting show which will see Idris exploring the culinary roots of his favourite African foods.
He’ll give cooking a go too. READ MORE ON IDRIS ELBAbig screen beckons Luther is a long way from London as Idris Elba snapped filming movie ELBA'S SOFT SIDE Luther hardman Idris Elba reveals huge career change after James Bond snub “Word has got around and Netflix, Disney and Paramount+ have all shown interest.
There is a bidding war going on but Idris is still working out where he thinks the show would be best placed. “He has a first-look deal with Apple TV+ and his production company Green Door Pictures but he can take the show elsewhere. “Idris is a perfectionist and he will want everything to be just right before he decides who to go with.” Given the success of Idris’ previous projects, I have no doubt this will be just as good.
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