Mar 07, 2014 in pacific rim, a scoresettling idris elba demonstrated he has the eye of the tiger. He also featured on the remix of ghanaian music group, vvips single selfie together with nigerian rapper phyno released on 12 september 2014 and video released on youtube on 11 april 2015. Idris elba is set to voice shere khan, the villainous tiger, in disneys upcoming liveaction version of the jungle book. Disney has released new the jungle book images featuring voice cast actors idris elba, scarlett johansson, christopher walken, lupita. In the race to get the jungle book to the screen, disney has taken the lead, with idris elba in final negotiations to voice star as the tiger shere khan in jon favreaus take on rudyard kiplings. Mar 07, 2014 idris elba to voice shere khan in disneys the jungle book idris elba arrives for the premiere of the film mandela. Disney is set to remake rudyard kiplings the jungle book in another liveaction movie the most recent ones being 1998s the jungle book. Mar 21, 2016 the jungle book voiced by idris elba, shere khan bears the scars of man, which fuel his hatred of humans. His father, winston, is from sierra leone and worked at ford.
Elba was born on 6 september 1972 at forest gate hospital in hackney, london, the son of winston, a sierra leonean man who worked at the ford dagenham plant, and eve, a ghanaian woman. Sir ben kingsley, bill murray, lupita nyongo, christopher walken, scarlett johansson, idris elba, and more help bring director jon favreau. Mar 21, 2016 disney has released new the jungle book images featuring voice cast actors idris elba, scarlett johansson, christopher walken, lupita nyongo, and more. Idris attended school in canning town, where he first became involved in acting, before he dropped out. Lupita nyongo and scarlett johansson among the hollywood alisters who posed with the cgi animals they gave voice to in disneys upcoming liveaction remake. Idris elba has been voicing shere khan his entire life. View idris elba booking agent, publicist, manager contact info here. He has portrayed a character for walt disney animation studios, disney liveaction, pixar, and marvel all of the disney movies that idris elba is featured in for disneys 2016 cinematic release slate are all roles of talking animals. But mowgli finds hes no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who bears the scars of man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. All of these people have come together to create something big and exciting.
The jungle book has extraordinary effects and wonderful. Scarlett johansson, idris elba pose with their jungle book characters. The jungle book 2016 movie behind the voice actors. Behind the scenes on the jungle book voice cast recording. Idris elba is a voice actor known for voicing chief bogo, shere khan, and fluke. Cumberbatch is to voice the purring baddie in andy serkiss version of the jungle book, which competes with jon favreaus alternate take, in which elba plays. People gives you an exclusive sneak peek of jungle book actors scarlett johansson, idris elba, lupita nyongo and their wild new characters. The jungle book voiced by idris elba, shere khan bears the scars of man, which fuel his hatred of humans. Scarlett johansson, idris elba pose with their jungle. Idris elba to voice shere khan in jon favreaus the jungle. Apr 15, 2016 disneys 3d the jungle book, directed by jon favreau, is the second goround for the studio with this material the first was in 1967 and the state of movie technology has sure. Idris elba shere khan if youre not anticipating the release of the liveaction remake of the jungle book, based on rudyard kiplings classic book, due out in theaters yet these awesome cast.
The jungle book behind the scenes video reveals idris elba. So you can imagine my surprise to hear idris elba has been tapped to voice a significant role in an up coming reboot. Idris elba to voice shere khan in disney remake of the. Idris elba contact information name, email address, phone number. Apr 06, 2016 all of these people have come together to create something big and exciting. Idris elba is in final negotiations to perform the role and provide the voice of the killer tiger shere khan in disneys liveaction take on the jungle book. The actor lending his very distinctive voice to some animated characters. Jon favreau is directing with justin marks penning the script.
Aug 20, 2014 cumberbatch is to voice the purring baddie in andy serkiss version of the jungle book, which competes with jon favreaus alternate take, in which elba plays mowglis archenemy. The jungle book movie clip shere khan 2016 scarlett johansson, idris elba movie hd an orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help. Best male vocal performance in a feature film in a supporting role the jungle book 2016 as the voice of shere khan. The jungle book voice actors glamorously pose with their cgi animals. Idris elba to voice deadly tiger in disneys jungle book. Best vocal ensemble in a feature film finding dory 2016. Jawdropping cast photos from the jungle book cbs news. The jungle book 3d vr 360 virtual reality experience. An only child, idrissa akuna elba was born and raised in london, england. The new posters for jon favreaus liveaction jungle book take spirit animals to.
Idris elba shere khan behind the scenes movie interview. Mar 21, 2016 scarlett johansson, idris elba pose with their jungle book characters. Idris elba to voice jungle books shere khan behind the. The new live action version of disneys the jungle book is in theaters now and it is expected to rule the box office this weekend. Idris elba is in final negotiations to join disneys the jungle book reboot voicing the tiger shere khan. The jungle book movie clip shere khan 2016 idris elba movie. He started his career in 1995 with a role in the british drama bramwell. His father, winston, is from sierra leone and worked at ford dagenham. Elba s parents were married in sierra leone and later moved to london. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub named mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther bagheera and freespirited bear baloo. Apr, 2016 you might not recognize idris elba when you go see the jungle book, the new, pseudolive action take on the classic disney animated film, but fans will definitely recognize his voice.
Idris elba to voice shere khan in the jungle book screen. Favreau felt that elbas voice wields tremendous presence in a room, and that elbas. I always thought of the jungle book as supremely racist. Disneys 3d the jungle book, directed by jon favreau, is the second goround for the studio with this material the first was in 1967 and the state of movie technology has sure. Convinced that mowgli poses a threat, the bengal tiger is. Meet the voice of shere khan disneys the jungle book in. Urged to abandon the only home hes ever known, mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of selfdiscovery, guided by pantherturnedsternmentor bagheera voice.
Idris elba arrives for the premiere of the film mandela. It was released on april 8 in 15 countries, including argentina, australia, russia, malaysia, and most notably in india a week ahead of its u. The jungle book voice actors glamorously pose with their cgi. Mar 07, 2014 idris elba is in final talks to provide the gruff yet mellifluous tones of the tiger shere khan in disneys remake of classic animation the jungle book, according to the hollywood reporter. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film, directed by jon favreau from a screenplay by justin marks, and produced by walt disney pictures. With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba.
We have the perfect cast, says the jungle book director jon favreau in this behindthescenes video. Idris elba to voice maneating tiger in disneys jungle book. Idris elba tapped by disney for jungle book reboot. This version of the jungle book, which is based on a script by justin marks, has a stellar cast in supporting roles. The movie features a starstudded voice cast bringing the animals of the jungle to life alongside newcomer neel sethi as mowgli. The jungle book 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Idris elba in the jungle book will make you feel some. But mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who bears the scars of man. Idris elba to voice shere khan in disneys the jungle book idris elba arrives for the premiere of the film mandela. Idris elba to voice shere khan in disneys the jungle book time. I read that book when i was about 22 and ive always thought that it was just extraordinary writing. The jungle books voice cast is stacked with talent. Mar 21, 2016 people gives you an exclusive sneak peek of jungle book actors scarlett johansson, idris elba, lupita nyongo and their wild new characters. Photos of the the jungle book 2016 movie voice actors.
Idris elba was born on september 6, 1972 in hackney, london. Mar 28, 2016 the jungle book behindthescenes voice cast recording broll with scarlett johansson, idris elba, bill murray, lupita nyongo, neel sethi, christopher walken, ben kingsley, jon favreau. But mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who bears the scars of man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Idris elba has made a huge impact on the box office so far this year with out ever showing his face. Mowglis story and the 1994 version with jason scott lee as mowgli and have scouted idris elba to play the villainous tiger shere khan. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works, the film is a liveactioncgi remake of the 1967 animated film of the same name. Mar 23, 2016 watch a clip for jon favreaus the jungle book, featuring stunning photorealistic animation and an alist cast including idris elba, scarlett johansson, and more. Idris elba contact info booking agent, manager, publicist.
Idris elba voicing shere khan in jon favreaus liveaction jungle book disneys upcoming liveaction version of the jungle book to be directed by jon favreau has found its shere khan in idris elba pacific rim. Elba was raised up in hackney and east ham, and shortened his first name to idris at school in canning town, where he first. The jungle book 2016 idris elba as shere khan imdb. Idris elba voicing shere khan in jon favreaus liveaction jungle book disneys upcoming liveaction version of the jungle book to be directed by jon favreau has found its shere khan in. The jungle book images featuring idris elba and more. Christopher walken to voice king louie in the jungle book. The jungle book images featuring idris elba and more collider. Idris elba shows off his slick footwork dance moves. Idris elba to voice shere khan in disneys the jungle. The 71yearold actor joins ben kingsley, lupita nyongo, idris elba. Watch as bill murray, idris elba, scarlett johansson, and the rest of the cast of the jungle book bring the. Convinced that mowgli poses a threat, the bengal tiger is determined to rid the jungle. See image of idris elba, the voice of shere khan in the jungle book 2016 movie.
Idris elba will voice the tiger, shere khan, with ben kingsley as black panther. You might not recognize idris elba when you go see the jungle book, the new, pseudolive action take on the classic disney animated film, but fans. Disney has released new the jungle book images featuring voice cast actors idris elba, scarlett johansson, christopher walken, lupita nyongo, and more. Idris elba to voice shere khan in disneys the jungle book. Mar 06, 2014 idris elba joins disneys the jungle book. Idris elba voicing shere khan in jon favreaus liveaction. Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is a liveaction epic adventure about mowgli newcomer neel sethi, a mancub whos been raised by a family of wolves. Ben kingsley takes on the panther bagheera, bill murray voices the bear baloo, scarlett johansson is the snake kaa, idris elba voices the. Deadline is reporting that elba is in final negotiations to lend his voice to.
The jungle book featurette highlights voice talent. The jungle book behindthescenes voice cast recording broll with scarlett johansson, idris elba, bill murray, lupita nyongo, neel sethi, christopher walken, ben kingsley, jon favreau. Watch a clip for jon favreaus the jungle book, featuring stunning photorealistic animation and an alist cast including idris elba, scarlett johansson, and more. Watch bill murray, idris elba and more voice their jungle book characters. Long walk to freedom at zoo palast on january 28, 2014 in berlin, germany. He also featured on the remix of ghanaian music group, vvips single selfie together with nigerian rapper phyno released on 12 september 2014 and video. In pacific rim, a scoresettling idris elba demonstrated he has the eye of the tiger. Idris elba to voice shere khan in the jungle book remake. But mowgli finds hes no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who bears the. Mr hudson also produced his album idris elba presents mi mandela, which was released in november 2014. Shere khan voice the jungle book 2016 movie behind.
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