Idris Elba Does Docu-Series For Discovery Communications

By Flo Anthony
By Flo Anthony

Idris Elba is taking an adventurous career detour to topline a docu-series about racing for Discovery Communications networks. The actor known for his on-screen intensity in the BBC drama “Luther” and HBO’s “The Wire” will immerse himself in racing on land, sea and in the air for a series designed to shed light on the mechanics of speed. The four-episode skein is slated to air in mid-2015 on Discovery. The series’ working title is The Idris Elba Project. Idris said the series will depict his training with top engineers and racing experts as he prepares for various racing challenges.Idris Elba Does Docu-Series For Discovery Communications