In some countries, no one knows who Idris Elba is.

One of my first jobs was in a soap opera, five days a week. And what I found is, although there are different directors coming in and different crews, you just lived in your character. It's the nature of the story, the ongoing story, and it can get deeper and deeper.

When you come from an under-privileged background, oftentimes, you feel a little overwhelmed by your education or your lack of.

It's weird because my parents don't really understand my business. I get fan mail all day long, but if a piece happens to get to their house, they're like, 'Oh, my God, you've got a fan! You have to write them back. You have to do it!

Being able to work with Ridley Scott on this film is like being able to play on the Olympic team for actors.

The audience loves it when you pay attention to details.

People watch three or four episodes at a time of their shows.