Irresistible Idris Elba Show Gets a Rave Review from Stephen King!
Stephen King praises Idris Elba again, but not for his role in The Wire Get ready for a thrilling new Stephen King adaptation that showcases Elba's incredible talent
Summary
Renowned author Stephen King gives his seal of approval to the Idris Elba series Hijack, depicting it as "exceptional."The riveting show, available on Apple TV+, chronicles the journey of a skilled negotiator as he confronts a harrowing hijacking scenario mid-air.
Stephen King's endorsement carries significant weight due to his admiration for Idris Elba's previous work on HBO's The Wire. Elba's new series, Hijack, is a gripping seven-part miniseries that premiered on Apple TV+ on June 28. Elba shines as Sam Nelson, a skilled business negotiator who finds himself thrust into a high-stakes situation when his flight from Dubai to London is suddenly hijacked. Joining Elba are a talented ensemble cast, including Neil Maskell, Eve Myles, Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Archie Panjabi, Ben Miles, and Kate Phillips.
Stephen King recently expressed his admiration for HBO's The Wire, where he also acted alongside Elba. He then quote tweeted a recent post from Bev Vincent, renowned for his book Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life & Influences, as well as being the co-editor of the horror anthology Flight or Fright.
Vincent recommended the show "Hijack" on Apple TV+, describing it as excellent and urging people to watch it. King, in his quote tweet, concurred with Vincent's assessment by simply saying, "true."
Idris Elba Deserves a Better Stephen King Adaptation
Stephen King's appreciation for Idris Elba's series carries a major ironic twist. This is because Elba had a role in a recent flop, which was an adaptation of King's own work. Elba portrayed the Gunslinger Roland Deschain in The Dark Tower (2017), alongside Matthew McConaughey, Abbey Lee, and Jackie Earle Haley. Despite the movie earning $113.2 million worldwide, its production costs of $66 million, excluding publicity costs, leave little room for profit. Critics severely criticized the film, with a 15 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, closely followed by a 45 percent audience score. Even King himself had initial doubts about the project.
However, King's fondness for Hijack and The Wire showcases his genuine appreciation for the movie's star. This admiration for Elba holds the potential for a promising collaboration down the line. Although King isn't directly responsible for casting in adaptations of his works, he could potentially vouch for Elba if there is a suitable role that he would excel at.
