August 14, 2013 - Express.co.uk - Anthony Head (UTHER PENDRAGON) wants to be in Inbetweeners sequel

Luther star Idris Elba 'keen on a role' in Inbetweeners sequel

HE'S rapidly becoming one of the most sought after actors in Tinsel Town thanks to his iconic roles in crime drama Luther and The Wire.

By: Kelby McNally

Published: Wed, August 14, 2013

        
Idris Elba is said to be keen to have a role in the upcoming Inbetweeners sequel (WENN)

And it looks as though the star wants to add another string to his bow.

According to Inbetweeners actor Anthony Head, the 40-year-old actor has expressed interest in appearing in the film's sequel, set for release in August next year.

The actor, who plays Will McKenzie's in the popular TV show, revealed that the Mandela star is so keen, he said he'd do anything.
 

The second film will see the boys reprise their roles as the hopeless teens (WENN)

"I was at a gig with Idris Elba and he says he'll do anything to be in it"

Anthony Head

"I was at a gig with Idris Elba and he says he'll do anything to be in it," he told Empire Magazine.
"He said he'd do a walk-on, so I've got to email them and say: "Idris Elba wants to be in it."
Asked whether he will be reprising his role as Will's father, Head replied: "I haven't heard anything and I don't even know what the storyline is." However, he admitted he would be keen to return.
The Inbetweeners Movie 2 was officially announced by creators Ian Morris and Damon Beesley earlier this month and is scheduled for release next year

Elba is said to have expressed his interest to Anthony Head (WENN)
 

The film is set for release in August next year (WENN)

The much anticipated sequin will see Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas reprise their roles as Will, Jay, Neil and Simon for their second big screen adventure.