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Idris Elba’s rise to fame is one of the most inspiring stories in Hollywood. Known for his roles inLutherandThe Wire,Elba has built a successful career that’s made him a household name. But before the big screen, he wasn’t always on the path to stardom. Growing up in the tough streets of London, Elba had a very different future in mind.
His early life and first job were worlds apart from acting, but it was a turn of fate and a deep passion for creativity that led him to where he is today.
How Idris Elba’s humble beginnings shaped his acting career!
Before becoming the Hollywood star we know today,Idris Elba’s career path looked very different. Raised in Hackney, London, his early life was far from the glamorous world of movies. He grew up on the tough Holly Street estate, where he experienced firsthand the dangers of his neighborhood. As Elba shared withRadio Times,“Holly Street had a great vibe, but yeah, it was rough. I got run over once, and they drove off.”
At the age of 14, Elba moved with his family to Canning Town, where he worked a Saturday job fitting tires. His parents, Winston and Eve, worked multiple jobs to support the family, but money was always tight. Despite this, the actor was able to earn decent pay for a teenager, which kept him away from the crime that plagued his environment.
Though Elba could’ve followed a more traditional route like his father, who emigrated from Sierra Leone in 1971 and spent 30 years working at a Ford factory, his potential was never going to be confined to a laborer’s job. He added viaEsquire“I was a good tire-fitter. I brick-laid, I plastered boards. … I could have been a laborer and earned decent money.”
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However, when Idris Elba discovered acting, his passion for creativity overtook everything else. In the same conversation, he added “But when I discovered acting, the creative side of me just exploded.” Had Elba stuck with his original career path of fitting tires and working construction, it’s unlikely he would have ever reached the $50 million net worth (viaCelebrity Net Worth) he enjoys today.
Instead, his passion for acting transformed his life, leading him to become one of the world’s most successful and influential actors.
Could Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves star inCyberpunk 2077live-action film?
Idris Elba has shared his excitement about the idea of working withKeanu Reeveson a live-actionCyberpunk 2077film. In an interview withScreen Rant, Elba spoke about how great it would be to bring both their characters from the game to the big screen. He said:
Oh wow, that’s a great question. I think that if any franchise could have a great live-action version, it would undoubtedly be Cyberpunk 2077. I think that putting Keanu Reeves’ character and my character together would be…, Wow! So let’s make it happen.
Both Elba and Reeves are already part of theCyberpunk 2077universe. Keanu Reeves plays Johnny Silverhand, a key character in the game. On the other hand, Idris Elba voiced the character Solomon Reed in the game’s Phantom Liberty expansion, which was released in September 2023.
The idea of having both actors bring their characters to life in a live-action version ofCyberpunk 2077sounds like an exciting opportunity, especially for fans of the game. The good news for fans is that CD Projekt RED, the developers ofCyberpunk 2077, have already confirmed that they are working on a live-action series based on the game.
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They are collaborating with Anonymous Content, a company known for producing hit series likeMr. RobotandTrue Detective.However, the live-action series is not expected to be released until 2025, meaning fans will have to wait a while before seeing theCyberpunk 2077world come to life on screen.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
