TheSnowfallandSwarmstar sure looks like Hollywoods next leading man.
If youve run into Damson Idris while hes visiting New York, its probably been at Miss Lilys.
Its my thing, Idris says of the popular Caribbean restaurant in the East Village.
So, every time I come here, its like I have to visit Miss Lilys, he says.
Im used to going Miss Lilys and just chilling.
Now its like, Oh, my God, Damson Idris, can I get a picture?
I got half an oxtail in my mouth.
Im like, Yeah, sure.
But yeah, Ill still go back there, man, because I really love their food.
Its apparent with one glance that Damson Idris is a star.
The camera loves him.
Only a few years ago, if you uttered Damson Idris name, someone might respond with Who?
If not yet a household name, Idris is certainly one of your favorite celebritys favorite celebrities.
Recently was Jonah Hill, Idris says.
He reached out to my team and he was like, Yo, this guy is my favorite actor.
And I was like, Oh.
I was like, Jonah Hill, that was cool.
But now, hes only interested in servicing the scenes.
As long as it isnt hurting anyone, then Im fine.
I hear so much about Jeremy Strong, he says.
(The actor, who plays Kendall Roy onSuccession,has become infamous for his method acting.)
He gets so much smack.
So I guess theres a line.
But Im still young in the game; Im still learning.
Im a student of the craft and the process.
And one thing Ive learned, especially when youre No.
1 on a call sheet, that stuff matters.
And then it makes the scene even better.
And then after, we could link up, go grab some drinks and laugh.
Snowfallis often compared toThe Wire, another sprawling, gritty crime drama.
And everyone walks away like, Oh, my gosh, that was the greatest episode in the world.
Ah, Ill get back to it when theyre selling crack.
Honestly, I credit [Bond rumors] to Idris Elba probably.
Its my last name.
So I got to give him those flowers.
Oh, lets get baby Idris if we cant get big Idris, he says.
But I think people are just really encouraged by strong Black male leads.
Its also a common consensus for you to hate Bond as soon as hes cast.
So thats something that everyones prepared for too.
Daniel Craig was absolutely annihilated.
I think the headlines read Is the world ready for the first blond Bond?
So imagine if hes Black.
So anyone who plays that part is prepared for that.
But I always say, you keep quiet and let the work do the talking.
But Idris is tight-lipped about their romance.
Hes interested in protecting his peace, and Loris, above all else.
He says his family keeps him grounded by saying, essentially, keep your business private.
Donald is someone who casts through essence, Idris says.
Donald forces particularly us to see ourselves in different ways.
We cant constantly be playing the same characters.
With that, Idris team arrives to shuttle him to his next thing.
As he rises to leave, Idris reveals what the next engagement is that is so urgent.
Im going to Miss Lilys now, he says, laughing.
If you see him there, just let him finish his oxtail before you ask for a picture.
source: www.bustle.com
