Idris Elba at the 2024 SAG Awards
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Idris Elba was one of the performers who helped kick off Saturday’s 2024 SAG Awards with an “I’m an Actor” segment, in which he infiltrated Robert De Niro’s office as an aspiring actor. He revealed that.
“When I first started this job, when I was 19 years old, I tricked my way up to Robert De Niro’s office in Tribeca,” said Elba, who was nominated at an event for his role in the film. He talked about the legendary actor. Murderers of the Flower Moon. Elba, a two-time SAG Award winner herself, explained that auditions began that week for Martin Scorsese’s 1993 classic. bronx story. Elba managed to use her “British charm” to convince both the security guard and the receptionist that she had an appointment, even though she hadn’t actually been invited to audition. he said.
“And that’s how I ended up.” bronx story” Elba said.And he said, “No, you’re lying. I wasn’t in it.” bronx story. At the time, I was kicked out of the office by Robert De Niro’s producing partner, and I took that to mean, “Boy, you’re going places.” ”
Here’s who shared their memories during the segment: barbie The standout Michael Cera recalled the bond he had with his adult co-stars during his time as a child actor. Ted LassoHannah Waddingham recalled finding a dead rat inside her body. spamalot She wore the dress after performing a number of shows in London’s West End with unwittingly costumed and uninvited animals.
oppenheimer and bear They were among the top winners at this year’s awards ceremony, each winning three trophies. Click here for the complete list of 2024 SAG Awards winners. You can also see some of the most memorable fashion looks from the red carpet here.
The 2024 SAG Awards were streamed live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
