Idris Elba reveals he was offered a role on BBC soap EastEnders - Luther star explains why he turned it down

Idris Elba is a household Hollywood A-lister who has made his name as the star of Luther and is often touted to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond. But who knew that he could have found home in London’s East End, pulling pints at the Queen Vic and getting up to no good with the likes of Phil Mitchell.

The actor revealed that he was once offered a role in BBC’s flagship soap opera EastEnders. That is what Idris Elba told Capital FM host Roman Kemp during an interview on his breakfast show, appearing alongside The Fallen Sun co-star Andy Serkis.