Tarantino: Elba 'too British' for 'Django Unchained'

Quentin Tarantino refused to cast Idris Elba in 'Django Unchained' - because he's British.

Tarantino: Elba 'too British' for 'Django Unchained'

Quentin Tarantino refused to cast Idris Elba in 'Django Unchained' - because he's British.

The 'Wire' actor was in the running to star in the director's new movie about black slavery in America's Deep South, but Tarantino admitted that he never stood a chance because he wanted the role to go to a US star.

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