Idris Elba details how he spent a night in a South African prison to ready for Nelson Mandela role
Idris Elba has opened up about spending a night in prison to prepare for his role as Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film, Mandela ...
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Idris Elba Recalls Spending ‘A Night’ in South African Prison to Prepare to Play Nelson Mandela
Idris Elba is recalling how he prepared to play Nelson ... including spending 27 years in prison before serving as the first Black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
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He makes me nervous how good he is.” While Idris may not be stepping into the Black Panther suit anytime soon, fans can only hope that one day he will be considered for the iconic Marvel role.
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Idris Elba details how he spent a night in a South African prison to ready for Nelson Mandela role
I had a bucket, a thin mattress and a blanket; they kept the lights on because that’s what they used to do and I didn’t sleep much,” Elba continued. Idris ... as the first Black president ...
Idris Elba Recalls Spending ‘A Night’ in South African Prison to Prepare to Play Nelson Mandela
Idris Elba is recalling how he prepared to play Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. “In 2013, when ...