*Actor Idris Elba, best known for his role on HBO’s “The Wire,” has signed on as a guest star in the upcoming Showtime series “The Big C.”
Elba will appear in four episodes as a painter who forms a relationship with series star Laura Linney, who plays a suburban teacher diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe also stars in the series as one of Linney’s students.
“The Big C” is scheduled to premiere on Aug. 16.




















i wish he would come guest star in my bedroom!!!