Idris Elba to play villain in Dwayne Johnson's 'Fast' spinoff?

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Last Updated : Jul 06 2018 | 2:20 PM IST

'Luther' star Idris Elba is in final talks to star in the 'Fast and Furious' spinoff, 'Hobbs and Shaw'.

According to Variety, the 'Avengers: Infinity War' actor could play the role of a villain in the film starring 'The Crown' star Vanessa Kirby, Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.

Helmed by 'Deadpool 2' director David Leitch, the movie will be scripted by 'Fast' franchise's veteran writer Chris Morgan and produced by Original Films, alongside Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions partners, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia.

The movie is slated to hit the big screen on July 26 next year.

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First Published: Jul 06 2018 | 2:20 PM IST

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