Not only is he headlining the first instalment of a high-profile adaptation of Stephen King's (huge) fantasy series The Dark Tower, he's returning to the Marvel universe for Thor: Ragnarok (with internet gossip claiming he'll have an expanded role, presumably because he's brilliant).
So, when we sat down to talk to Elba about his upcoming BBC Three takeover (a week of shows created or curated by Elba on the channel, starting March 27), we couldn't help but get in a couple of cheeky questions about his enormous upcoming movies.
Thor: Ragnarok looks like it'll have a funnier tone than previous Marvel movies – are there going to be any humorous moments from Heimdall?
"Heimdall isn't funny. You haven't heard Heimdall laugh, or crack too many jokes. But Taika [Waititi], the director, has done a really amazing job of making all the characters have a bit of a funny moment, and I'm not spared. I'm looking forward to it."
What can you tell us about the much-anticipated Dark Tower movie? Do you feel any pressure bringing such a beloved property to the big screen?
"Totally, yeah. It's a very revered character, well known, with a big audience, so I'm definitely hoping I get it right. We've made a really cool, interesting film – I think it's honest to the dynamics of the book."
The Dark Tower arrives in UK cinemas on July 28, while Thor: Ragnarok lands in the UK on October 27.
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