Idris Elba takes driving seat of Discovery Channel motorsport show
Golden Globe winning actor Idris Elba has been lined up to get behind the wheel of a new motorsport show to be broadcast by the Discovery Channel.
The series will see the star accept a series of speed challenges on land, sea and air as he goes head to head with motorsport professionals when it airs from mid-2015, exploring the engineering, science and history behind the vehicles being raced.
Produced by Shine North and Elba’s production company Green Door Pictures the show will follow the actor as he receives coaching and engineering advice to give him the best shot at success.
Elba said: “I’m taking on the toughest racing challenges of my life for this new Discovery TV series. Along the way I’ll meet extraordinary individuals, spectacular machines and hear amazing stories of how far people go to satisfy their love of speed. The extreme challenges will take me right out of my comfort zone as I compete against the best on land, water and in the air.”
Susanna Dinnage of Discovery Networks UK & Ireland, added: “This landmark series will take viewers on a journey with Idris to experience the adrenalin rush and thrill of speed, a passion for him and our audience. The series embodies Discovery Channel’s ‘Make Your World Bigger’ brand promise and will go behind the scenes to take viewers to the heart of Idris’ adventure.”