The 2015 war drama Beasts of No Nation marked a major milestone in Idris Elba‘s storied career — one already anchored by his iconic roles in TV’s Luther and The Wire. He has since become a versatile artistic force, both on- and off-screen, showcasing his creative range behind the camera with 2018’s Yardie, his feature-length directorial debut. After cementing his place on Hollywood’s A-list, he’s now broadening his reach by starring in and co-directing a sci-fi thriller.

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