Are Idris Elba and Damson Idris related?
In an interview with DESUS and MERO on SHOWTIME, the actor discussed Damson Idris first meeting with Idris Elba. “It’s so funny, because the first time I met Idris Elba was at my good friend Edward’s party honoring Spike Lee in London,” he remarked. There were a lot of people there, and Idris Elba said,…
In an interview with DESUS and MERO on SHOWTIME, the actor discussed Damson Idris first meeting with Idris Elba.
“It’s so funny, because the first time I met Idris Elba was at my good friend Edward’s party honoring Spike Lee in London,” he remarked. There were a lot of people there, and Idris Elba said, ‘Hey, come over here.’ I approach him, and he says, ‘I know you, I know you, they always ask if you’re my little brother. You’re doing well, you’re doing well.”
In the same interview, Damson admitted that Idris Elba’s role as Stringer Bell on The Wire influenced his character on Snowfall.
He said: “Now I can call him on the phone. And I can ask for advice, man. This guy, Idris Elba, is an absolute G.
Are Idris Elba and Damson Idris related?
Damson Idris is not related to Idris Elba in any way. We appreciate that hearing the name ‘Idris’ may cause confusion for some people, and the actor is well aware of this.
