Idris is up against two other British actors, Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) and Tim Hiddleston (The Night Manager), for Best Leading Actor at the Emmy's in
September. I'm sure the these other two gentlemen are deserving of the award, but they just don't stand a chance against the star of Luther!
The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sept 18, 2016.
