Fan Casting Idris Elba as Del Paxton in That Thing You Do! (2026, UK)

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Idris Elba as Del Paxton in That Thing You Do! (2026, UK)

Idris Elba

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Idrissa Akuna Elba (born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, rapper, singer, and DJ. An alumnus of the National Youth Music Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in th...

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Del Paxton in That Thing You Do! (2026, UK)

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Idris Elba

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Del Paxton (A jazz pianist and Guy's favorite musician)

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That Thing You Do! (2026, UK)

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That Thing You Do! (2026, UK)

Tom Hanks' debut feature released in 2026 and set in the British Invasion.

by Tom Hanks

An unknown rock group becomes successful with the help of a no-nonsense businessman and a catchy song.

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Idris Elba is known for his roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Thor. He has been suggested by fans for 17,269 roles on myCast, including Actors. in The Most Attractive Celebrities. Similar actors include Jon Hamm, Chadwick Boseman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Idris Elba was suggested to play Del Paxton in That Thing You Do! (2026, UK) by next792. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Wesley Snipes, Jeffrey Wright, and Sterling K. Brown. That Thing You Do! (2026, UK) has 17 roles, including Guy "Shades" Patterson, Mr. Amos White, and Leonard "Lenny" Haise.

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