It was noted a couple of weeks back that Idris Elba was in negotiations for a role in Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim. Deadline has now confirmed that he has officially signed on to play Sensi, one of the lead characters in the film. He joins previously announced cast members Charlie Hunnam and Charlie Day in the big monster movie scheduled for release in 2013.
“Set in a future in which malevolent creatures threaten the earth, the planet must band together and use highly advanced technology to eradicate the growing menace.”
Filming is expected to start this November and we should have additional casting announcements over the next few months. Idris Elba is currently working on Ridley Scott's Prometheus and was seen most recently in Thor.
After spending more than 10 years as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his interest in horror and sci-fi. Since then, it has grown into an online magazine with a staff of writers that provide daily news, reviews, interviews, and special features.
As the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Dead, Jonathan is responsible for bringing the latest horror news to millions of readers from around the world. He is also consulted with as an expert on zombies in entertainment and pop culture, providing analyses of the zombie sub-genre to newspapers, radio stations, and convention attendees.
Daily Dead's Official Podcast! Daily Dead's Official Podcast!
