Perdita
05-05-2010, 16:17
Idris Elba has revealed that he would love to land a role in EastEnders.
The former Wire actor, who is currently starring in BBC One's Luther, explained that signing up for a stint in Walford would impress his mother.
Speaking to PA, Elba commented: "It's my mum's favourite show and I love being in things my mum likes."
He then joked: "I'd play the ghost of Dirty Den or something - or Dirty Den's long-lost adopted son from a previous marriage!"
Elba has already appeared in soap as he used to play Tim Webster in Five's now-defunct Family Affairs.
The Hackney-born star said: "People who do soaps often have a lot more experience than other actors. They just get known for that character and it's hard for them to move on."
The former Wire actor, who is currently starring in BBC One's Luther, explained that signing up for a stint in Walford would impress his mother.
Speaking to PA, Elba commented: "It's my mum's favourite show and I love being in things my mum likes."
He then joked: "I'd play the ghost of Dirty Den or something - or Dirty Den's long-lost adopted son from a previous marriage!"
Elba has already appeared in soap as he used to play Tim Webster in Five's now-defunct Family Affairs.
The Hackney-born star said: "People who do soaps often have a lot more experience than other actors. They just get known for that character and it's hard for them to move on."