US EditionIdris Elba Shares Why He Wants to "Eventually" Quit Acting
- On December 10, 2025, Idris Elba screened the short Dust To Dreams at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah and said he hopes to move to directing full-time.
- After directing Yardie in 2018, Idris Elba, with 130 acting credits, said directing lets him flex different muscles and offers new creative challenges.
- The Apple-backed feature This Is How It Goes, an Apple Originals feature adapted from Neil LaBute's 2005 play, was filmed in Ghana and recently wrapped, while Elba's short was shot in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Despite the pivot, Idris Elba will return as Detective John Luther in a new film starting production in February, and he denied reports he would play the next James Bond, saying, 'I'm hoping that my fan base as an actor isn't mad at me.'
- Beyond filmmaking, Elba aims to build studios and schools across Africa with ministers and cultural agencies, noting Nollywood's value at five billion and saying he may study human science to boost activism.
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‘I’m Hoping That My Fan Base … Isn’t Mad at Me’: Idris Elba to Walk Away from Acting and Admits One Fear Is Already Haunting Him
British actor Idris Elba is already making plans to step away from acting after conquering both film and television over the past 30 years. Elba, 53, discussed his future during a Q&A session at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 10. He traveled to the port city of Jeddah to promote his short film “Dust To Dreams.” In addition, Elba received the Red Sea Honoree Award at the festival. British actor Anthony Hopkins, Am…
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Idris Elba shares post-acting plans, trailer for 'Hijack' season 2
Poster for Idris Elba’s ‘Hijack’ (Apple TV) Idris Elba may be a successful actor, but it’s not something he plans to do forever. According to Daily Mail, he shared his post-acting plans during a Q&A at the Red Sea International Film Festival Wednesday. “I’m hoping that my fanbase as an actor isn’t mad at me, but eventually, I want to transfer to be a director fully,” Idris said. “I’ve been acting for a long time. I love it still, but I think dir…
The British artist surprised the festival audience in Saudi Arabia by detailing his desire to strengthen his work behind the camera in new projects
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Idris Elba plans to give up acting for new job - Birmingham Live
The Luther star spoke about his career plans at Red Sea Film Festival, discussing his directing ambitions and future projects with wife Sabrina Elba
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