Based on an original screenplay by William Nicholson and directed by Justin Chadwick, “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom” focuses on Mandela’s younger days. Idris Elba stars as Mandela himself, looks strong. He’s been mentioned as a possible Best Actor contender, and this trailer does nothing to deter that excitement.
The trailer that debuted on yesterday provides interested parties a whole lot more in the way of Elba and the film’s story. ”Public Enemy No. 1,” “Hunted By Police,” “Feared By The Government” read title cards in the beginning of the clip, before words like “Liberator” and “Revolutionary” flash across the screen.
In addition to Elba, the cast includes Naomie Harris as Winnie Mandela.
Enjoy!