We love Idris Elba here at FemaleFirst and it is always exciting to see him back on the big screen... thankfully, we are not going to have to wait long as he is set to lead and an all-star cast in Bastille Day.
Idris Elba in Bastille Day
We already know that Elba is a bit of an action hero and he looks set to cement that status with this new film, which sees him team up with filmmaker James Watkins for the first time.
Bastille Day is the third feature film for Watkins and the first since his terrific adaptation of The Woman In Black back in 2012. It is great to see him back and tackling a very different genre.
The first official trailer for the film has arrived and we have it for you to take a look at. It looks like it is going to be another action packed ride with Elba at the helm. Check it out:
A great cast has been assembled for the film as Bastille Day also sees Richard Madden land his first big role in an action movie of this kind. I really cannot wait to see Madden and Elba join forces.
The duo is joined on the cast list by Kelly Reilly, Charlotte Le Bon, Eriq Ebouaney, and Jose Garcia.
Michael Mason (Madden) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar (Elba), the field agent on the case, soon realizes that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale conspiracy.
Going against commands, Briar recruits Michael to use his expert pickpocketing skills to help quickly track down the source of the corruption. As a 24hr thrill ride ensues, the unlikely duo discover they are both targets and must rely upon each other in order to take down a common enemy.
Bastille Day is released 22nd April.
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