I lived in America for a long time before I started working as an actor. Some actors show up on set and have never done an American accent before, so they rely on a slew of technical mechanisms. Part of what makes an accent is understanding why people speak that way - you have to understand the culture.
Idris ElbaYou know, film is the ultimate goal in an actor's career. I mean, I still love TV. I have my feet firmly stamped in it. But my opportunities have been bigger and better.
Idris ElbaI get criticized for taking roles in films like Ghost Rider 2, but if you look at my rรฉsumรฉ, dude, I've mixed it up as much as I can.
Idris Elba