Idris Elba Reveals He Never Seen Classic Film "Brown Sugar"
The Reason Behind His Aversion
Idris Elba, the star of "Luther," surprised fans a few years ago by revealing he hadn’t seen the Black classic film "Brown Sugar." But in a 2017 interview, Elba explained why he’d been avoiding it. He told Angie Martinez, "When I first started [acting], I auditioned for Brown Sugar. Boris Kodjoe got that role."
The Movie’s Storyline
The 2005 film tells the story of two adult best friends who connected at a young age over the birth of hip-hop. They remained close, but when each got into their own relationships, they couldn’t ignore the romantic feelings they had for each other. Boris Kodjoe plays the role of Kelby Dawson, an NBA player who proposes to Syd Shaw, played by Sanaa Lathan, while Taye Diggs plays her best friend Dre Ellis, who marries Reese Ellis, played by Nicole Ari Parker, Kodjoe’s real-life wife.
The Interview Reveal
In the interview, Martinez was taken aback when Elba revealed he’d auditioned for "Brown Sugar" but didn’t get the role. When asked if it was a "true story," Martinez inquired, "You know who else was in ‘Brown Sugar’?"
Elba responded, "Sanaa Lathan." Martinez gave him another chance to correct himself, asking, "Do you know who else?" Elba admitted, "You." Martinez confirmed, "I was in ‘Brown Sugar,’" but Elba clarified that he hadn’t seen the movie; he just hadn’t watched it.
Fan Reaction
Fans in the comments section debated whether Elba would have played Kelby Dawson better than Kodjoe. Some thought Elba would have captured the character’s corniness well, while others believed it wouldn’t have been believable for Lathan’s character to leave her fiancé for Diggs if Elba had played the role.
Conclusion
Idris Elba’s revelation about not having seen "Brown Sugar" sparked a conversation about the classic film and its impact on fans. Although he hasn’t watched the movie, Elba’s fans are split on whether he would have been a good fit for the lead role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the main actress in "Brown Sugar"?
- Sanaa Lathan plays the role of Syd Shaw.
- Who is Elba’s co-star in the 2017 interview?
- Angie Martinez
- What is the name of the movie Idris Elba did not see?
- "Brown Sugar"
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