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[Gordon Shumway]

The black man who's name comes up for every damn role is back..

As a Hollywood star, Golden-Globe winning, Emmy Award- nominated actor and producer Idris Elba has made a career of playing a tough guy. Now he’s about to find out if he really is one. He’s set himself an extraordinary personal challenge to become a pro kickboxer in just 12 months. But even with the help of the best trainers in the world can someone with no experience become a genuine contender in the bloodiest of sports?

In the brand new series, IDRIS ELBA: FIGHTER, Elba will undertake the most demanding experience of his career – training to become a professional kickboxer and ultimately compete against a seasoned fighter in a no-holds-barred bout.

Here are some clips from the show..

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Have Mouzone and Omar send me home to Alice if old..

 

[AlteredBeast]

Senator Clay Davis as the final boss, CONFIRMED.

 

[h3ro]

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeit

 

[Dr.Acula]

 

[Broken Joystick]

Idris is really trying to build that CV to be James Bond

 

[ElyrionX]

The episodes have already finished airing. In fact, I literally just finished watching the last one on TV. Missed the first two though.

 

[JesseZao]

Time to ring his bell.

 

[SpaceWolf]

Idris is really trying to build that CV to be James Bond

I believe he's said in the past he wouldn't do the role even if he was offered it on account of being too old.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

The episodes have already finished airing. In fact, I literally just finished watching the last one on TV. Missed the first two though.

First I'm hearing of it, and was surprised there wasn't a thread, considering his name is flung around here like monkey poop. How many episodes total?

 

[Decado]

I believe he's said in the past he wouldn't do the role even if he was offered it on account of being too old.

Then he does something like this...

 

[ElyrionX]

First I'm hearing of it, and was surprised there wasn't a thread, considering his name is flung around here like monkey poop. How many episodes total?

3. I am in Asia though.

 

[Disxo]

Idris, never change
This reminds me of a show that did this but in 2 weeks, with every popular martial alrt.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

3. I am in Asia though.

Damn..only three total? That sucks.

 

[abracadaver]

The episodes have already finished airing. In fact, I literally just finished watching the last one on TV. Missed the first two though.

Did he win his fight?

 

[ElyrionX]

Did he win his fight?

Spoiler

Yes. I am surprised how quickly his opponent collapsed though. Almost feels like he threw the fight.

 

[kmax]

Too old for Bond eh?

 

[LilWayneSuckz]

I'm in for shirtless Idris Elba

 

[smurfx]

But even with the help of the best trainers in the world can someone with no experience become a genuine contender in the bloodiest of sports?

no they can't.

 

[RinsFury]

I'm in for shirtless Idris Elba

Oh yeah.

 

[SpaceWolf]

no they can't.

He won the fight, though.

 

[More_Badass]

Spoiler

Yes. I am surprised how quickly his opponent collapsed though. Almost feels like he threw the fight.

Spoiler

Of course he did. You think they're going to have actor get beat up and bloodied?

 

[ryutaro's mama]

I believe he's said in the past he wouldn't do the role even if he was offered it on account of being too old.

They rolled Roger Moore's old ass out there for like 15 movies.

 

[Frost_Ace]

I'm in for shirtless Idris Elba

This, lmao.

 

[SpaceWolf]

They rolled Roger Moore's old ass out there for like 15 movies.

That wasn't a good thing, though.

 

[smurfx]

He won the fight, though.

you can find a lot of shit tier fighters to feed him. him being a contender in 12 months is not happening.

 

[SpinningBirdKick]

I watched all three of the episodes about a week ago.

I really enjoyed them. Recommended.