Big screen biography of Nelson Mandela finds the right guy
Sometimes it takes decades for filmmakers to get that right guy for their projects. And it does make sense for them to lookout for the right kind.
It becomes even more sensitive when a movie on the life and times of someone like Nelson Mandela is the need of the hour.
Former The Wire star Idris Elba seemed to strike a right deal at the right time, and eventually gave the dreams of filmmaker Anant Singh a chance to get fulfilled.
The African origin British-born star has been roped for portraying South Africa’s greatest national hero, Nelson Mandela on screen.
Singh got the approval of the biographical project way back in 1997, and it is only recently he managed to sign in Elba for the role.
Rumors have it that the delay in the project showed up because the filmmaker was unable to find a guy with the same height of Mandela all those years.
It’s not that Elba is the only actor who will be playing the anti-apartheid activist for first time on big screen; previously Morgan Freeman had tired his hands on it with Invictus.
So the interesting question that pops out is will Elba be able to give Morgan a good run for his money and fame?
Hard to tell at this point of time for both the actors are first among equals. Morgan Freeman must have the upper hand when it comes to fetch preference from fans because of his experience. Nonetheless, the young British guy on the other hand is no ordinary mortal.
Apart from playing the bad guy on David Simon’s crime drama, a role which still compels many fans to enjoy The Wire episodes online, Idris Elba set the stone rolling with award winning acts on Luther series. The British show recently earned him the coveted Golden Globe award.
Way to go for the handsome hunk once the biopic releases, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets some plumb offers to act in new projects. Playing a Mandela won’t be easy, but that’s what he is supposed to do-to act out the difficult!























