He may have missed out on playing a British secret agent, but in his latest film Idris Elba is tackling the role of British Prime Minister.
The action-packed comedy is about the U.S. President (played by John Cena) and the UK Prime Minister (played by Idris Elba), forced to join forces to save the world. The duo have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries’ “special relationship.”
But when they become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary—who proves more than a match for the two leaders’ security forces—they are begrudgingly forced to rely on the only two people they can trust: each other. The pair go on the run and find a way to work together long enough to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world.
A global adventure blending explosive action and sharp comedic banter that takes audiences on the run and for a thrilling ride, the film combines fast-paced action sequences, creative stunts with a heavy dose of nostalgia fit with all of the 90s charm of the golden era of buddy action comedies, it’s helmed by Ilya Naishuller.
“Heads of State” features an all-star ensemble cast that includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle and Paddy Considine.
“Heads of State” premieres globally on Prime Video July 2.
By Samantha Ofole-Prince / Photo credit: Amazon MGM Studios
