Idris Elba gets into character as he takes horse riding lessons on the set of his latest movie Ghetto Cowboy
He's one of Hollywood's leading actors with a career spanning two decades.
And Idris Elba was getting into character for his latest role as he went for a horse riding lesson on the set of his new film Ghetto Cowboy in Philadelphia on Thursday.
The actor, 46, donned a grey shirt with blue jeans and a cowboy hat as he took lessons from a trainer.
Training: Idris Elba, 46, was getting into character for his latest role as he went for a horse riding lesson on the set of his new film Ghetto Cowboy in Philadelphia on Thursday
Idris looked deep in concentration while on horseback as he went for a lesson around an open field.
Ghetto Cowboy tells the story of Cole, a young Philadelphia transplant who comes to the city from Detroit to live with his estranged father (playbed by Idris).
The boy discovers urban horseback riding after he arrives, with the film based on North Philadelphia’s Fletcher Street Riding Club.
Directed by Ricky Staub, Ghetto Cowboy is based on author Greg Neri’s award-winning novel of the same name.
Practice: The actor donned a grey shirt with blue jeans and a cowboy hat as he took lessons from a trainer
Idris has recently been on a promotional trail for his new movie Hobbs & Shaw, alongside fellow actors Jason Statham and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Hobbs & Shaw, which is regarded as a spinoff to the incredibly popular Fast & Furious franchise, pairs stars Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson against Idris's villainous character.
In the latest Fast & Furious film - directed by David Leitch from a script by longtime Fast & Furious narrative architect Chris Morgan - Idris makes his debut in the sequel as baddie Brixton Lore.
Lesson: Idris looked deep in concentration while on horseback as he went for a lesson around an open field
Plot: Ghetto Cowboy tells the story of Cole, a young Philadelphia transplant who comes to the city from Detroit to live with his estranged father (playbed by Idris)
Story: The boy discovers urban horseback riding after he arrives, with the film based on North Philadelphia’s Fletcher Street Riding Club
Film: The boy discovers urban horseback riding after he arrives, with the film based on North Philadelphia’s Fletcher Street Riding Club
Busy: Idris has recently been on a promotional trail for his new movie Hobbs & Shaw, alongside fellow actors Jason Statham and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Fast & Furious has thus far spawned eight installments, with a ninth one on the way in 2020.
The actor recently appeared on an episode of Good Morning America where he discussed some of the music that was played at Prince Harry and Meghan's royal after-party.
'They had a great time, [they had] some particular music they wanted me to play, some Whitney Houston, some Tupac -- it went down.
'It was great. You know, Harry and Meghan had a great time, it was their wedding -- I don't want to get into the details -- but it was incredible.'
Franchise: Hobbs & Shaw pairs stars Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson against Idris's villainous character
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