Idris Elba admits that it was great getting to work on a movie project such as Thor.
Thor is just the latest Marvel comic book character to be make it onto the big screen, the movie will be released next year, and Elba takes on the role of Asgardian warrior Heimdall in the movie.
Speaking to USA Weekend the actor said: "It was dope. It was an interesting genre of film to make. I had never done comic book stuff, so that was really great.
"Just the bigness of the show. It’s so epic, these huge sets were just amazing to look at. And they really pay attention to detail. When you read the comics, you see all the drawings, and to actually see them in real life, it’s like, 'Whoa!'
And Elba reveals that he has plans to return to the comic book/superhero genre of movie: "I have a deal with the Marvel Studios team, a four-picture commitment. I’m sure I’ll be back in something cool."
2010 has been a busy year for the actor as he has juggled TV and movie commitments he has already enjoyed success with The Losers and currently sits at the top of the U.S. box office with Takers.
The actor has also been on the small screen as he starred as the title character in the BBC's hit crime drama Luther earlier this year.
Thor is released 20th May 2011.
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