Idris Elba has admitted he was turned down for a part in the recent ‘Beauty And The Beast’ live action film, revealing his audition tape is probably still out there somewhere.
The movie broke box office records worldwide when it was released back in March but the ‘Luther’ star missed out on a role, when Luke Evans was chosen to play Gaston over him.
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Speaking to US publication People magazine, Idris explained: “I honestly love musicals. I auditioned for ‘Beauty and the Beast’. I really did, for Gaston.
Quite frankly, we really want to see that tape.
While this revelation is new, one part Idris has been linked with numerous times in recent years is that of James Bond.
Sadly, speaking last month, the ‘Luther’ actor admitted that he has pretty much given up hope of landing the part, telling Buzzfeed that they “really need to ask the producers” about what’s happening.
In the time since Idris was first slated to be taking on the role, Daniel Craig has confirmed that he will play 007 one final time before the part goes to a new actor.
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2013 Toronto International Film Festival - Guess Portrait Studio - Day 4(01 of65)
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 08: Idris Elba at Guess Portrait Studio on Day 4 during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival at Bell Lightbox on September 8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Charles Leonio/Getty Images for Guess) (credit:Getty Images)
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 21: Idris Elba attends the Armani fashion show as part of Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2012 on June 21, 2011 in Milan, Italy.on June 21, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR HARPER'S BAZAAR - American actress Gillian Anderson and British actor Idris Elba attend Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2013 at Claridge's Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in London. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision for Harper's Bazaar/AP) (credit:AP)
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 21: Idris Elba attends the Armani fashion show as part of Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2012 on June 21, 2011 in Milan, Italy.on June 21, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 26: Actor/singer Idris Elba poses in the press room at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Idris Elba, Michael Pitt, Aloe Blacc And Karen Elson Launch 'Tonight We Tanqueray'(06 of65)
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 13: Actor Idris Elba Launches 'Tonight We Tanqueray' at The Green Building on July 13, 2011 in New York, United States. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Tanqueray) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere Of Paramount Pictures & Marvel Entertainment's "Captain America: The First Avenger" - Arrivals(07 of65)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 19: Actor Idris Elba (R) and his daughter attend the 'Captain America: The First Avenger' Los Angeles Premiere at the El Capitan Theater on July 19, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Actor Idris Elba attends BET's Black Girls Rock 2012 After Party at Millesime - The Carlton Hotel on October 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON - MARCH 14: Actor Idris Elba arrives for a State Dinner in honor of British Prime Minister David Cameron at the White House on March 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Cameron is on a three day official visit to Washington. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Idris Elba attends the Y-3 Fashion Show Autumn/Winter 2012-13 at 82 Mercer on February 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images for Y-3) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Idris Elba attends the Y-3 Fashion Show Autumn/Winter 2012-13 at 82 Mercer on February 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images for Y-3) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Idris Elba attends the Y-3 Fashion Show Autumn/Winter 2012-13 at 82 Mercer on February 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images for Y-3) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Actor Idris Elba spins at BET's Black Girls Rock 2012 After Party at Millesime - The Carlton Hotel on October 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Actor Idris Elba spins at BET's Black Girls Rock 2012 After Party at Millesime - The Carlton Hotel on October 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: DJ Beverly Bond and actor Idris Elba attends BET's Black Girls Rock 2012 After Party at Millesime - The Carlton Hotel on October 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Actor Idris Elba spins at BET's Black Girls Rock 2012 After Party at Millesime - The Carlton Hotel on October 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Actor Idris Elba attends BET's Black Girls Rock 2012 After Party at Millesime - The Carlton Hotel on October 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
Harper's Bazaar Woman Of The Year Awards - Arrivals(18 of65)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 31: Idris Elba attends the Harper's Bazaar Woman of the Year Awards at Claridge's Hotel on October 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 16: Idris Elba attends GQ Men of the year awards 2012 at Musee d'Orsay on January 16, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Actor Idris Elba speaks onstage at BET's Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater on October 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards - Arrivals(21 of65)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 26: Idris Elba attends the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at Odeon Leicester Square on March 26, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 26: Idris Elba attends the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at Odeon Leicester Square on March 26, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pacific Rim - European Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals(23 of65)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 04: Idris Elba attends the European Premiere of 'Pacific Rim' at BFI IMAX on July 4, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 04: Idris Elba attends the European Premiere of 'Pacific Rim' at BFI IMAX on July 4, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" Premiere - Arrivals - 2013 Toronto International Film Festival(25 of65)
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 07: Actor Idris Elba attends the 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 7, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 07: Actor Idris Elba attends the 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 7, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 07: Actor Idris Elba attends the 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 7, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" Portraits - 2013 Toronto International Film Festival(28 of65)
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 08: Actor Idris Elba of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' poses at the Guess Portrait Studio during 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" Portraits - 2013 Toronto International Film Festival(29 of65)
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 08: Actor Idris Elba of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' poses at the Guess Portrait Studio during 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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British actor Idris Elba attends the world film premiere of 'Thor, The Dark World' in central London on October 22, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW COWIE (Photo credit should read ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Thor: The Dark World" - World Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals(31 of65)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Idris Elba attends the World Premiere of 'Thor: The Dark World' at Odeon Leicester Square on October 22, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Nelson Mandela's second wife Winnie MadikizelaMandela (R) and British actor Idris Elba, who plays the role of Nelson Mandela in the movie 'Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom', attend the movie's premiere in Johannesburg on November 3, 2013. The movie 'Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom', largely based on his autobiography of the same name, traces the life of the anti-apartheid icon from his childhood in the rural Eastern Cape to his election as the country's first black president in 1994. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Idris Elba poses next to poster art from his latest film, "Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance," at a promotional event with fans at Times Scare in New York on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. The film, also starring Nicolas Cage and Johnny Whitworth, opens on Feb. 17. (AP Photo/StarPix, Dave Allocca) -PICTURED: Nicolas Cage -PHOTO by: Dave Allocca/Starpix -FILENAME: DA5670255.JPG -LOCATION: Times Scare Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email (credit:AP)
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Actors Idris Elba, left, and Naomie Harris pose for a picture during the photo call for "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Galit Rodan) (credit:AP)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THR - Idris Elba, left, and Naomie Harris arrive at The Hollywood Reporter's 2013 TIFF Cocktail Reception presented by Bulgari on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Toronto. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision for THR/AP Images) (credit:AP)
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EXCLUSIVE - IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THR - Idris Elba, left, and Naomie Harris attend The Hollywood Reporter's Inaugural Breakthrough in Film Awards presented by Bulgari, on Sunday, September 9, 2013 in Toronto. (Photo by Alexandra Wyman/Invision for THR/AP Images) (credit:AP)
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British Actor Idris Elba, who stars as Nelson Mandela, arrives at the South African premier of the film Mandela - Long Walk To Freedom, in Johannesburg, Sunday Nov. 3, 2013. The biographical film directed by Justin Chadwick, is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the countrys once segregated society. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell) (credit:AP)
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British Actor Idris Elba, who stars as Nelson Mandela, arrives at the South African premier of the film Mandela - Long Walk To Freedom, in Johannesburg, Sunday Nov. 3, 2013. The biographical film directed by Justin Chadwick, is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the countrys once segregated society. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell) (credit:AP)
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British Actor Idris Elba, who stars as Nelson Mandela, arrives at the South African premier of the film Mandela - Long Walk To Freedom, in Johannesburg, Sunday Nov. 3, 2013. The biographical film directed by Justin Chadwick, is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the countrys once segregated society. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell) (credit:AP)
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Idris Elba arrives at the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Idris Elba accepts the "Britannia Humanitarian Award" during the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Idris Elba during the catwalk show for the Oliver Spencer Spring/Summer Menswear collection as part of London Collections: Men in London. (credit:PA)
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Idris Elba arriving for the World premiere of World War Z, at the Empire Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Idris Elba dj's at the Esquire and Stella Artois party, to launch the Esquire Your Life supplement at Somerset House, London. (credit:PA)
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Idris Elba backstage at the NME awards held at the Troxy, London. (credit:PA)
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(left - right)Laura Whitmore, The Prince of Wales and Idris Elba attend The Prince's Trust & Samsung Celebrate Success Awards at Odeon Leicester Square, London. (credit:PA)
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Idris Elba arrives for The Prince's Trust and Samsung Celebrate Success Awards at the Odeon Leicester Square (credit:PA)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 26: Tinie Tempah and Idris Elba attend the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at Odeon Leicester Square on March 26, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 26: Idris Elba attends the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at Odeon Leicester Square on March 26, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Idris Elba presents the award for Best Solo Artist at the NME Awards 2013 at the Troxy on February 27, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Idris Elba arriving at the Moet British Independent Film Awards, at Old Billingsgate, in central London. (credit:PA)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba, winner of the Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for 'Luther' poses for a portrait backstage at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba poses in the press room with the Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television award for 'Luther' at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba, winner of the Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for 'Luther' poses for a portrait backstage at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba, winner of the Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for 'Luther' poses for a portrait backstage at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba, winner of the Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for 'Luther' poses for a portrait backstage at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba poses in the press room with the Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television award for 'Luther' at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: ActorIdris Elba arrives at The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party held at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba poses in the press room with the Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television award for 'Luther' at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba arrives at 13th Annual Warner Bros. And InStyle Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Idris Elba arrives at HBO's Post 2012 Golden Globe Awards Party at Circa 55 Restaurant on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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The winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television Idris Elba poses with the trophy at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, January 15, 2012. AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 14: Actor Idris Elba attends BAFTA Los Angeles' 18th annual Awards Season Tea Party held at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 14, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For BAFTA Los Angeles) (credit:Getty Images)
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Actor Idris Elba attends Showtime's 2011 Emmy Nominee Reception at SkyBar at the Mondrian Los Angeles on September 17, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Actors Idris Elba and Nicholas Cage speak at 'Ghost Rider-Spirit Of Vengeance' Panel during Comic-Con 2011 at San Diego Convetion Center on July 22, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)