Idris Elba Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

Idris Elba joins WIRED to answer his most searched questions from Google. What are all the different iterations of his DJ names? What football team does he support? How did he get invited on 'The Office?' The actor answers all these questions and more!
Director: Jackie Phillips
Director of Photography: Dominik Czaczyk
Editor: Louville Moore
Talent: Idris Elba
Creative Producer: Justin Wolfson
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White
Production Manager: Peter Brunette
Production & Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst
Sound Mixer: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Lauren Boucher; Brock Spitaels
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow
00:00 Idris Elba's Autocomplete Interview
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[@travisinthetrunk]

Is Idris Elba aware of the effect he has on women?

[@adamhamel9784]

I think he addressed that in a past interview.

[@jopo7996]

Idris is extremely good looking, successful, funny, tall, and seems like he's a genuinely nice guy. What a jerk.

[@ashleybrooke2087]

I know, right? Like he needs to have more noticeable flaws or something.

[@mattmartin7028]

😭

[@hkr667]

I hate people that are more attractive and more talented than me. So basically everyone.

[@root19733]

He is aware of the effect he has on women

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

😂😂

[@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667]

My man was on Marvel, DC, Star trek, Fast and Furious, Sonic. Man He has been in every geek franchise lately. He only needs to play some character in Star Wars and in some Anime movie.

[@arivette2010]

Don't forget Cyberpunk!

[@infamoswordz]

Agreed

[@s.......]

Who in DC can't remember

[@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667]

@@s....... Bloodspot in suicide squad. The guy who Is similar to deadshoot

[@mychaeljones7526]

I thought he was a VO for new Ghibli thing

[@Aragorn7884]

*"Today, we are canceling the apocalypse!"*

[@andreinataylor3424]

YES I WAS LOOKING FOR A PACIFIC RIM QUOTE LOVE HIM IN THAT MOVIE

[@saucyboy3013]

Iconic in every role tbh

[@the_destruction_slayer]

I understood that reference

[@Autonate_42]

There needs to be one with Idris and Keanu just for having Johnny Silverhand and Soloman Reed in one place.

[@cvue009]

Him being good at football makes kicking the ball into Phyllis' face all the more funny

[@smerkz1378]

Funny i just started matching the office and saw that episode today lol

[@sylvanus2554]

Idris Elba is so charming and funny, I loved how he genuinely answered these questions and the anecdotes he added. He’s so talented and an amazing actor.

[@RadicalRegice]

0:24 I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone describe raisin bran in a more compelling way than this

[@ashleybrooke2087]

Idris "I own every scene I'm in including ones where my character gets killed" Elba

[@eTiMaGo]

even those where he's only a virtual version of himself (aka Phantom Liberty

[@GaelVasquez-bg9co]

To the moon with Eledator!

[@Baaru]

Idris is one of those actors i really like outside the camera cuz he seems like such a charming guy lol

[@lgerback34]

He's going to stay really handsome for a long time. He's got the Ernie Hudson magic.

[@mychaeljones7526]

Bro right 👍🏽

[@darkclaw1462]

DC, Marvel, Sonic, Disney, etc. almost every famous world nerd and geek franchise I’ve been integrated Into this man’s been apart of. Fantastic actor that truly gets around.💯

[@fishbrehth]

the fact that he was that savage about Arsenal has made me like him even more. 'the only red team you need to know about'

[@Dominik-cw1lh]

He did such a great job in Cyberpunk, Solomon Reed had such a great backstory behind a strong character

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Idris has been one of the best actors this era

[@ashleybrooke2087]

And he's still going. He's one of those actors who can be in something less than memorable & leave an impression.

[@alessiosandro123]

nah bro, not even top 10^^ for me, yes, but generally I wouldnt call him a top 10 actor of this era

[@bardy88pl]

He's a very good actor but not one of the best

[@mescaliiiiine]

What's your idea of an era though ?

[@alessiosandro123]

@@mescaliiiiine like he still works or/and is alive

[@MoniemJr]

Do you ever let out an audible "yes" when you see a video in the feed? Well, I just did that

[@thecomicdirector8417]

One of the chillest, smoothest and coolest dudes ever

[@henri_ol]

This man for me should be the next 007 James Bond , Handsome and charming , love him

[@coldreaderNETNEWS]

james bond is white.

[@catnior]

@@coldreaderNETNEWS Literally who cares

[@rainbowXpersonality]

​@@coldreaderNETNEWSJames Bond is made up, so I feel like you can make up anything about him

[@KingArthur101]

Idris said he's to old to play James bond these daya

[@cheetor18]

He looks like he broke out of jail in this interview though 😂

[@olivertengende8550]

We need to start a campaign to make this man the next 007

[@infamoswordz]

Yeah he's a great candidate for james bond

[@gg-th4jp]

20 years ago

[@FPSBuzz]

He has already said he wouldn't want to do it because he is afraid he'd just be known as "the black james bond."

[@TundieRice]

@@gg-th4jp he was on The Wire back then, back off of depriving us of more Stringer Bell!

[@chr1998is]

Worked with Idris on a TV show around 7 years ago. Cool Dude, really down to earth.

[@cheap_clips]

Went with him into the same shower in the gym in London, the dude has cool arms touch but warmer a bit lower

[@SkitzoBenjamin]

@@cheap_clipsbro what!? 😂

[@tormundanvilbeard6108]

Idris “The Goat” Elba

[@theherk]

"The Gunslinger"

[@ForeverChip03]

🔥🔥

[@ttime6907]

My favorite part is what happens at 8:01! Knuckles!!!

[@armyforlife3191]

He’s so chill and goofy

[@tds7078]

Idris’ stint on “The Office” is one of my favorite things in comedy ever. Charles Manor is GOATED.

[@annasahlstrom6109]

Idris is the greatest Heimdall ever.

[@alisterfolson]

I love his dj sets as much as his acting 👍

[@thefriesofLockeLamora]

What a fine man 🤩

[@p5rsona]

note to editor: wouldnt hurt to insert pictures here and there to reference what he's talking about

[@mariannetfinches]

Just when i thought he couldn't get any better. The man drives an electric car with an orange interior, and has a healthy appetite.

[@monkrylordenzo7013]

That look when he said I eat other stuff as well

[@batmanslarynx]

Easily one of the coolest people on the planet.

[@joewas2225]

It was criminal that he had so little screen time in American Gangster. A good movie if you've never seen it.

[@8523wsxc]

It's always amazing how Stringer can disguise his Bmore accent and fake a Bri'ish accent.

[@FunbobbyJ]

I just love this man.

[@jackertonplays]

Second to Thor, Heimdall is my favorite MCU hero.

[@guyincognito7518]

Love how he comes across here, seems like a very genuine and normal guy 👍

[@dirgeofthedawn]

Solomon Reed!!

[@mmmissmiss3356]

handsome and charismatic man!

[@alexandriapereira3212]

Let’s be honest the most searched question is about whether he is in the James Bond.

[@user-vz8dl3bc1c]

I love him so much

[@brightboy18]

Oh WOW! Didn't expect to hear Idris play Street FIghter. I wonder if he play 6 and would love to know more lol

[@mychaeljones7526]

Did Idris Elba see the Akuma trailer for SF6?

[@liamphibia]

We need him, Ben Schwartz, and Colleen O'Shaughnessy together for the Wired Autocomplete Interview before Sonic 3 releases.

[@avocadopictures9706]

Idris Elba can just wake up and choose to dress like he's about to fight Inigo Montoya before an interview.

[@LindaC616]

😅

[@mariannetfinches]

💯

[@tds7078]

1:25 lmaooo

[@KarlBonde]

I just finished watching "Mandela: Long walk to freedom", so this sure was a delightful surprise. Such a great movie, with such a great actor

[@themustar601]

Luther ❤

[@brianmyers4444]

💯💯

[@mychaeljones7526]

Watching the series now. It's amazing and dark but charming.

[@zimtastic1171]

He was amazing in The Mountain Between Us (as was Kate Winslet). ❤❤❤

[@jcsrst]

I love him!

[@TheSupart91]

He was amazing as Heimdall

[@thegraciefighter102]

Thanks for the 6 points, 2 clean sheets, keeper and manager Idris

[@Letherboot]

I was hoping for cyberpunk questions ngl🥲

[@user-xf3mb9oc4u]

AWESOME INTERVIEW ...SO REAL AND GENUINE. Me and MOST OF SA LOVE U GREATLY BRO ...can hardly wait for u to actually be Present here

[@bryanhyde8850]

This man would be a great James Bond.

[@BadgerUKvideo]

Too old. You need someone who can do 10 years comfortably.

[@ashleybrooke2087]

Or even a James Bond villain where he could help make whomever they cast as the next James Bond.

[@TheBeetrootman]

Too old unfortunately. If he became more well known during the luther years

[@mohammedashian8094]

Bond was conceived as a WHITE man and he will remain that way. So don’t give me any of that “he’s a fictional character what does it matter anyway?” If you were to take any other ethnic character and change the race, a lot of backlash will come your way but it’s ok if it’s a white character. Double standards much?

[@PesteNegro]

I'm thankful he wasn't and I hope no black person ever act as the character. I just hope the franchise dwindle and dies in silence 'cause enough is enough and I hate the idea of kingdoms (specially the real ones)

[@Gamex-Frontiers]

8:01 8:02 8:03 my favorite question to Idris Elba.

[@c0rruptreality]

Omar is coming

[@Aragorn7884]

*The Office* ❤

[@appropriateinput]

Idris Elba should be the next James Bond! Click 👍 to vote "Yes" here.

[@OliverHollingdale]

no

[@appropriateinput]

@@OliverHollingdale 3edgy5me (but I dig the joke)

[@pinkpolly88]

He's perfect ❤

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

We love you, Idris!! 😊

[@williams8826]

Siempre es un gusto ve a este gran actor, disfruto ver sus producciones.

[@mayvm13]

He’s so charming!!! ❤

[@klap7161]

Papi is here

[@JohnnyGooch79]

My Favorite Gooner!

[@worldsheaviestjamband93]

I played soccer. I was on the orange team.

[@Crowned_ladyd]

Yup

[@sergioestuardocontrerasova4577]

Thanks, Idris for the video.

[@bluewatchmaster5411]

Can't wait to see Idris as Knuckles in his own show soon!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@briangoldberg4439]

GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@victorhove9448]

Pls do more of Marvel cast answer web most searched question

[@user-qx4ic4db4f]

I knew he was a Gunner... didn't know he was a DJ though, pretty cool... he was funny in Rock n Roller with GB and Gerard Butler! 🤣 Sorry Tom darling... Idris looked like he'd just woke up or had a suss rollie or a mental set last night... too cool

[@Gamex-Frontiers]

8:03 my favorite question to Idris Elba.

[@AutoYoung]

It’s the FLEX when he said bought. 😂😂😂

[@Tom-xv5rk]

Class act

[@lindareed8265]

I have even more respect for his acting now that I know what his natural form of "giddly" looks like. LOL, he's so subdued!!!

[@eddiecardwell]

His and LaKeith Stanfield’s mannerisms are so similar, they both radiate the same vibe.

[@TheFirefox]

“DR IE OBE” is an awesome email sign-off.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Idris Elba the charmer that you are ❤

[@BHCha-]

Ledge 🔥

[@mychaeljones7526]

Hey it's Luther. 😮😮😮 3:00

[@Mr.KaganbYaltrk]

I live this guy hope you to

[@theherk]

Did you have a stroke?

[@travjt2]

You could get this man to do anything at any time

[@RohitKumar-dq8fb]

Solomon REEEED !

[@aureliuszeta3037]

Hey, it's Solomon Reed! Why's an FIA agent doing interviews lol

[@Yezhanium]

"I have the orange interior, just in case you wonder." "One and only Arsenal." A man of the culture, I see...

[@DianaBuchanan-sk9pv]

Bond. James Bond

[@Reiki-Qi]

Everyone lurves idrissss 🎉🤍✨

[@Elecjester]

hehe we love Idris, what a legend =)

[@cheap_clips]

Eyedris Elbow ❤

[@jts9136]

Mr. Reed

[@sigma.wr8]

dr. ie obe my fav dj

[@marvelfan2169]

2:29 COME ON 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥

[@imicca]

Greatt man!

[@quilacoya]

Does anybody know the name of the music intro of this interview? Shazam couldn't find it.

[@whitlermountain7198]

IDRIS AAAAAAAAAA Nobody asked about Cyberpunk though ;_;

[@MaryMoodymegumimom]

For a hot minute, Idris had me flashback to my dj ers

[@Planck944]

Lol

[@IncredibleMoose-]

Can he be James Bond already?

[@stelladonaconfredobutler9459]

he is grear

[@geoafe66]

🔥🔥

[@BlakedaBull]

The gang emperor‘s ceo going to community college while maintaining control of half a city’s access to the street poison. Thank you for your performances .