Idris Elba to Star in Netflix Comedy Series 'Turn Up Charlie'

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, announced today, all new original comedy series, Turn Up Charlie, created, in the United Kingdom, by Idris Elba (who stars and executive produces) and television producer Gary Reich.

Though perhaps best known for dramas like The Wire and Luther, Elba's not new to comedy; he now appears on the United Kingdom comedy In the Long Run (which he also created) and had a recurring role on the USA version of The Office. As of yet, no other casting has been announced.

The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Idris Elba is set to create and star in the Netflix comedy series Turn up Charlie. Upstart Crow's Matt Lipsey directs but further cast details are yet to be announced.

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The eight episode series, with half hour episodes, is exec produced by Elba, Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive produced by Martin Joyce, Ana Garanito, and written by Laura Neal, Femi Oyeniran, and Victoria Asare-Archer. He returned to the DJ booth past year with sets in London and performances at New York's legendary Output venue. Also producing are Brown Eyed Boy Productions and Elba's Green Door Pictures. An ever-popular figure across the Balearic island, Idris was a resident at Hi Ibiza across the summer season, performing with the Mambo Brothers, and even finding time in his hectic schedule to rock the decks of Pacha with Bob Sinclar. From Heimdall in Thor, to Stringer Bell in The Wire, and Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Elba has been gracing fans with immaculate performances for years.

He's repped by WME and the Artists Partnership in the United Kingdom.

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