Idris Elba Walks Into an Abu Dhabi Hotel Room
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Trevor sits down in Abu Dhabi with actor, director and DJ, Idris Elba. The two of them swap stories about taking the plunge and moving to America for work and Elba shares the secret he was told not to reveal when auditioning for The Wire. They also discuss why Africa may be the future of entertainment, the art of the accent, and debate who can best pull off a Nelson Mandela impression.
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