Actor Idris Elba, 49, drew sighs and became one of the most talked about topics on social media after appearing in the World Cup draw. He hosted the event alongside journalist Reshmin Chowdhury.
Many people were surprised by the artist’s good resourcefulness at the head of the draw that defined, among other groups, Brazil’s in the World Cup at the end of the year. “My life has improved 300% to see Idris Elba talking about football,” wrote one follower. “Idris Elba already stole the World Cup draw in 10 seconds of screen,” said another.
“World Cup that starts with Idris Elba in the draw has everything to be a historic Cup”, posted a follower. “My bro Idris Elba is easily top 3 most handsome men in the world”, believes another netizen.
Recently, the feature film “Sonic 2” won its first trailer and introduced the antagonist Knuckles, already known from previous games and cartoons, but now with the voice of actor Idris Elba.
The trailer was released at The Game Awards event, and Knuckles was introduced as the villain Dr. Robotnik, played by Jim Carrey. In the video, the Doctor reveals that he has “discovered the source of the ultimate power”, and so Sonic and his friend Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) must defend the world.
With the long-awaited debut of Elba as Knuckles, Sonic and Tails’ historical foe until the three became friends, netizens celebrated on social media. “Never in history has complaining about a movie brought so much benefit. The trailer for ‘Sonic 2’ is perfect!” wrote one. The premiere is scheduled for April.
In 2020, British actor and filmmaker Idris Elba launched a new United Nations fund to help farmers in poorer countries, urging richer economies to help prevent “hunger and suffering” stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Elba and his wife, model and activist Sabrina Dhowre Elba, have given their support to the initiative created by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to help contain the economic impacts caused by Covid-19.
The couple, who were also designated as IFAD’s goodwill ambassadors, contracted the virus in March of that year, having only mild symptoms. “The world’s advanced economies are in the midst of this pandemic right now and of course they need to do everything they can to help their own people,” Elba said in a statement.
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