Idris Elba clarifies that he does not refer to himself as a black actor. Image Source: Deadline
Idris Elba clarifies that he does not refer to himself as a black actor.
Actor Idris Elba, who recently shared in a statement during an interview that he no longer refers to himself as a "black actor," but would just like to be known as an artist based on his talent, is now clarifying his position on the subject.
Idris Elba took to his social media to share that there is not even a soul on earth that can question whether he considers himself a black man or not, adding that being an actor is a profession just like being an architect; they are not defined by race.
However, if individuals identify their work based on their race, that is their prerogative, according to the actor. During a latest cover story discussion with Esquire UK, Idris Elba made clear that he has previously referred to himself as a black actor because it puts him in a box that he does not want to be. in, adding that people must blossom because their skin is nothing more than skin.
While the actor is asked many times if he experiences racism, which he does, he somehow doesn't ask his black friends to tell him about racism in the discussion. He said he is not any more Black because he is in a white area, or more Black because he is in a Black area, he is Black. Idris said that the skin stays with him no matter where he goes, every day, through Black areas with white people in it, or white areas with Black people in it. He is the same, Black.
When asked if he became an actor to make a difference, Idris Elba stated that he did not turn to act actor. He didn't see black people performing it and desired to change that, but instead because he was sincerely interested in the line of work. The actor asserts that as people progress in their careers, they are asked what it's like to be the first black person to do this or that and that the interaction is the same as it would be if he were white. It's his first time, and he doesn't want to be the first black person. He wants to be the first Idris.
The actor is currently promoting "Luther: The Fallen Sun," a film adaptation of the famous BBC One television series of the same name. In the Netflix film, which is scheduled to be released on February 24, he continues to play DCI John Luther, who decides to break out of prison and finish some existing problems.
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly about the film, director Jamie Payne stated that the story will continue in some ways—if people binge the series from season 1 towards the film, the story is ongoing. He went on to say that since the film has such a large audience, they considered it crucial that when someone experienced it for the first time, it had its own story. People might see the movie and then binge the entire series. It was essential to them all that the viewer could connect with the series and the lore.
Luther, according to Idris Elba, is tormented by his entire existence. Even when he feels free, he can't help and end up chasing it—the demons that enter his mind, which he chooses to believe is what motivates him in this film. He's simply disturbed by what he's done, what he could have done, and people who have died.
Neil Cross, the creator of Luther, wrote the script for Luther: The Fallen Sun, which stars Cynthia Erivo, Dermot Crowley, and Andy Serkis. The movie will be released in theaters on February 24 and Netflix on March 10.
