Idris Elba offered eye-watering sum to join AppleTV+Idris Elba could soon become a whole lot richer.
Idris Elba offered eye-watering sum to join AppleTV+Idris Elba could soon become a whole lot richer.The Luther star has been offered $AU8.9 million to make TV shows and movies for the AppleTV+ streaming service, the Mirror on Sunday has reported.The actor has been offered big bucks to join AppleTV+, Credit: Getty via ZimbioThe multi-million dollar pledge is a move designed by the tech giant to lure the actor (and potentially a huge audience) away from rival Netflix.The offer is part of a broader online move by the company, which has just aired Tom Hanks’ WWII movie Greyhound and has the rights to Jennifer Aniston’s The Morning Show, to dominate the streaming market.Idris started his acting career in 90s soapie Family Affairs, Credit: ScoopnestIt is a big deal for the 47-year-old, who started his acting career in the 90s after landing a starring role on UK soapie Family Affairs, before going on to appear on TV shows such as Ultraviolet and Dangerfield.“Landing a heavyweight multi-talent like Idris who is not just an actor, but a producer, director and musician is a coup for Apple,” a source told The Mirror.“He’s universally liked, extremely talented, versatile, and will bring in the viewers globally. For both parties it’s a win, win situation.”Idris Elba pictured in a scene from Luther, Credit: Radio TimesThe deal is said to have been orchestrated by Apple European content chief Ian Jay, the man who gave Luther the green light during his stint with the BBC.Photo Credit: Getty via Zimbio -- source link
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