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Idris Elba looked delighted as he posed next to his lookalike waxwork at the unveiling of the figure at Madame Tussauds in London.
The movie star, 53, appeared stunned at the likeness as he stood next to his doppelganger.
Marking Idris’ first waxwork at the Baker Street attraction, Idris said it feels ‘really surreal to see another version of himself’.
The actor’s double is kitted out in a long-sleeve version of the suit that he wore to meet the King in July 2024.
The figure is also wearing a pair of patent Christian Louboutin dress shoes, which have been donated to the museum by Idris.
Idris said: ‘It’s truly an honour to be recognised in this way and even more special to know this other version of me will be standing tall in London.
Idris Elba, 53, looked delighted as he posed next to his lookalike waxwork at the unveiling of the figure at Madame Tussauds in London
The Hollywood movie star appeared stunned at the likeness as he stood next to his doppelganger
‘So, even when I’m away, a part of me is always at home.’
Idris, best known for his roles as Stringer Bell in The Wire and as TV detective Luther, has been involved with the attraction’s artists for months.
He added: ‘It’s not dissimilar to prepping for a movie role – working with talented artists to flesh out the character, getting the costume just right, but this time it’s for me.
‘It’s really surreal to see another version of me standing in Madame Tussauds London, it feels like a full circle moment.’
Most recently, Idris has been on screens in apocalyptic thriller A House Of Dynamite, and Disney’s family film Zootopia 2.
The actor was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016 for his services to drama by Queen Elizabeth II.
He is also the face behind the Don’t Stop Your Future campaign, launched in 2024, which aims to raise awareness of serious youth violence and knife crime in the UK.
Idris has since met with the King twice to discuss this matter and creating positive opportunities for young people.
Marking Idris’ first waxwork at the Baker Street attraction, Idris said it feels ‘really surreal to see another version of himself’
The actor’s double is kitted out in a long-sleeve version of the suit that he wore to meet the King in July 2024
The figure is also wearing a pair of patent Christian Louboutin dress shoes, which have been donated to the museum by Idris
Idris said: ‘It’s truly an honour to be recognised in this way and even more special to know this other version of me will be standing tall in London’
‘It’s really surreal to see another version of me standing in Madame Tussauds London, it feels like a full circle moment’, he added
Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: ‘It’s a privilege to be able to create Idris’s first-ever figure right here in London, where it all began.
‘His collaboration has been invaluable, and we’re delighted to see his reaction to the finished figure.’
Idris’ waxwork stands in the attraction’s awards party zone, joining figures such as Gillian Anderson, Timothee Chalamet, Harry Styles, Zendaya and Lady Gaga.
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