Every Single Film I've Done,

In Some Countries, No One Knows Who Idris Elba Is.

Sean Connery Wasn't The Scottish James Bond, And Daniel Craig Wasn't The Blue-eyed James Bond. So If I Played Him, I Don't Want To Be Called The Black James Bond.

It Was Deeply Important For Me To Understand Where Mandela Came From. Because We Know Where He Was Going, And That's A Famous Story, But Who Was He? Where Did He Come From? What Was His Upbringing?

Yeah, I Know, Any Time You Hear An Actor Say, 'i Do Music', You Cringe. But I Want To Be Gradual With My Music. I Want To Earn My Stripes.

The Audience Loves It When You Pay Attention To Details.