Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Idris Elba’s ‘Yardie’ Debut – Curry’s & Smollett’s Cooking Up New Series

Idris Elba*Idris Elba is set to make his directorial debut with “Yardie,” an adaptation of Victor Headley’s novel of the same name. The story centers around a young Jamaican drug courier who steals a kilo of white powder and travels to London where he continues his illegal activities.

Elba is a man of many talents, including DJing and singing (his DJ name is Big Driis), writing, and he also has his own clothing line. The actor is currently filming the long-awaited adaptation of “The Dark Tower” series.

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In an interview with Screen Daily, StudioCanal CEO Danny Perkins confirmed that Elba will direct the film from a script penned by Brock Norman Brock.

Here is the novel’s full synopsis:

D, a courier carrying cocaine from Jamaica to London, decides to go it alone and disappears into the mean streets of Hackney carrying a kilo of white powder that his erstwhile friends are anxious to recover. But D’s treachery will never be forgotten – or forgiven.

In the meantime, fans of the “Luther” star can see him in the upcoming blockbuster “Star Trek Beyond” out July 22.

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image via Twitter

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Meanwhile, outspoken basketball wife Ayesha Curry is coming to the small screen. According to Vulture, the Food Network has granted a show to both the Curry family, as well as siblings Jurnee Smollett-Bell (“Underground”) and “Empire” star Jussie Smollett.

images via Zimbio
images via Zimbio

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The network has ordered six episodes each of both “Smollett Eats” and “Ayesha’s Homemade.”

“Head chef” Jake, as well as siblings Jocqui, Jojo, and Jazz, will appear on “Smollett Eats.” Meanwhile, Ayesha will be whipping up some of the savory dishes that she prepares for her NBA star hubby Steph Curry, and their two daughters Ryan and Riley.

Are you excited to see what both families cook up? Sound off in the comments.

 

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