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Fan Casting Idris Elba as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption

ramongomes made this fan casting suggestion on April 14, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Idris Elba as Ellis Boyd Red Redding in The Shawshank Redemption

Idris ElbaUnited Kingdom

52 years old
Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Fa...
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Ellis Boyd Red Redding in The Shawshank Redemption
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The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
by Stephen King
Andy Dufresne is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes...
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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 21,982 roles on myCast, including Actors. in The Most Attractive Celebrities. Similar actors include Jon Hamm, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tom Hardy. Idris Elba was suggested to play Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption by ramongomes. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Samuel L. Jackson, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. The Shawshank Redemption has 16 roles, including Andy Dufresne, Samuel Norton, and Tommy Williams.

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