Idris Elba joins the film 'Cats' in a movement that gives a complete sense to the actor and musician

It may not be the next James Bond, but this British actor has just been associated with another cool project, and the details will knock you out. Idris Elba is in talks to join the cats musical adaptation of film. Yes, this Idris Elba, and in fact, it's not as far-fetched as one might think. Universal Pictures and representatives of the Elbe confirmed the news of the negotiations on Tuesday, October 16th.

Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the cats musical is based on the poet T.S. The classic book of Eliot, 1939 Book of practical cats from the old possum, and follows a group of cats, also known as Jellicles, as they make the "Jellicle Selection" to see which of them will climb to the Heaviside layer (or is also considered a cat paradise) – coming back finally to a new life. Created in 1981, the legendary Broadway production is getting a makeover these days. And The Hollywood journalist reported that the Elbe is in talks to play the evil Macivity and is the last Hollywood star to become a Jellicle.

Along with Elba, artists Jennifer Hudson, James Cordon, Ian McKellen and Taylor Swift should be part of the cast of stars, with award-winning director Tom Hooper at the helm. Now, you may be wondering "how does Elba fit into this group of celebrities gifted for music?" Well, in case you live under the hammer or if you were too enamored of Elba's presence on the screen to consider a different path for super talent, Elba is totally focused on music. And he could actually make a very good Macavity.

Elba has often spoken of his considerable work as a disc jockey (most recently he was a DJ at the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry). And besides playing in the most prominent clubs in the world, Elba is also a producer and singer.

Merging her musical genius with her acting talents, Elba is also preparing to play the lead role in Netflix's upcoming comedy. Monte charlie. As the title indicates, Elba will play Charlie, single and troubled DJ, who happens to be the man of the daughter of his famous best friend. This is not a trivial matter, as the concert coincides with what Charlie believes is his last chance to "succeed" in the industry he's been pursuing for some time.

We do not know exactly when Monte charlie will hit the streaming platform, but according to reports, production began in May for the first season of eight episodes.

The Macavity of Elba is known as a great criminal, both in Eliot's poetry collection and in the Broadway musical. And if anyone has ever seen a live, live interpretation, you know that Macavity is also a pretty skilled dancer. And although the curriculum vitae of Elba does not necessarily indicate that he is also a dancer, there is nothing to say what other talents this Jack could have in his skin.

A busy man, indeed, cats This is just another opportunity for the Elbe to show the world that it can tackle everything that comes up, even if it means counting eight times without making a mistake and moving a face full of mustaches.