Rumor: Idris Elba Cast In ‘Jurassic World’ [Updated]
DirectorColin Trevorrowis currently shopping for dinosaur food. He’s already lined upNick Robinson, Ty Simpkins, Bryce Dallas HowardandJosh Brolintopotentially be eatenby genetically engineered creatures in the 2015 sequelJurassic World. Now a rumor has begun to circulate of another possible meal for a T-Rex.
His name isIdris Elba, star ofThe Wire, Lutherand this year’sMandela: Long Walk To Freedom, Thor: The Dark WorldandPacific Rim. Elba’s casting has yet to be confirmed, and his representation as well as Universal Pictures, have yet to comment. If it’s true though, he’s an awesome addition to what’s looking like a delicious cast.
Update:Elba’s publicist says the rumor is not true.Cinemablendhas a great round up of all the sources on this rumor. According to them, it started onJurassic World Movie News, was picked up byActing Auditionsand even made it toWikipedia. Like I said though, we’ve inquired with Elba’s representation and Universal about his potential involvement and have yet to hear back.
Very little has been released in the way of plot details for this fourthJurassic Parkfilm except Brolin’s role would be a lead and Robinson and Simpkins will be brothers. His sons? Possibly. And I assume they will all have a run in with some dinosaurs. If Elba joins, it’ll be yet another franchise he’s become a part of, each of which he’s only made better.
We’re sure to find out more about the film soon as Trevorrow and his crew get ready for production in the coming months.
