Idris Elba set to enthrall fans with a different role

Idris Elba will be seen doing a different role in his hotly anticipated drama 'Concrete Cowboy'

By Web Desk
October 27, 2020

Idris Elba is all set to win hearts of fans with his outstanding performance in his father-son drama 'Concrete Cowboy'.

The drama generated acclaim when it premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in September. While no release date has been set, the streamer will launch the feature on its platform in 2021.

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Streaming giant Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to Idris Elba's hotly anticipated show.

Adapting the novel Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri and directed by Ricky Staub, the movie centers on a troubled teen (McLaughlin of Stranger Things) who is sent by his mother to spend time with his estranged father, who belongs to a vibrant urban black cowboy community in contemporary north Philadelphia.

Caleb McLaughlin also stars in story of a troubled teen who is sent by hmother to spend time with his estranged father, who belongs to a vibrant urban black cowboy community in contemporary north Philadelphia.

The cast includes Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, and Clifford “Method Man” Smith.

Producers on the Lee Daniels Entertainment, Tucker Tooley Entertainment, Green Door Pictures, Waxylu Films, and Neighborhood Film Co production are Daniels, Tooley, Elba, Jeff G. Waxman, Jennifer Madeloff, and Walser.

Greg Renker, Jason Barhydt, Gregoire Gensollen, Lorraine Burgess, Neri, Sam Mercer, Tegan Jones, Staci Hagenbaugh, Alistair Burlingham, and Gary Raskin served as executive producers.

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