More Idris Elba to Marvel?

Marvel’s got love for Idris Elba. Don’t believe us? Our friends at Collider reported that the star of The Wire and The Office tight-ass is mulling over two properties from the comic book publisher that present some very interesting opportunities. First, there is Luke Cage, one of few African-American superheroes in the catalog. Given Elba’s connection to Marvel (watch for him in Thor) and rising stock throughout Hollywood, he would be a great candidate for this role.

But the one that has me more excited is sticking him in the lead for a possible Blade reboot. Given that paying income taxes is a concept lost on former star Wesley Snipes, the company would be wise to replace the actor, especially since the last two efforts, especially that third one, were pretty horrible. Elba looks like a guy who could revitalize the character, who just so happens to be one of my favorites.