Idris Elba to play Mandela in biopic

British actor Idris Elba is going to play Nelson Mandela in a film-adaptation of his autobiography, 'Long Walk To Freedom'.

British actor Idris Elba is set to portray Nelson Mandela on the big screen.

The 'Luther' star revealed he will take on the role of the former South African president in the big-screen adaptation of Mandela’s autobiography, 'Long Walk To Freedom'.