Idris Elba wants to recover from coronavirus fast – so he can launch his Richard Branson-style holiday empire. The Luther star is determined to turn his dad’s native Sierra Leone into Africa’s answer to Dubai.
Friends of the actor say he wants to create a luxury eco-resort of restaurants, bars and hotels and is sounding out possible investors.
Idris, 49, was diagnosed with the virus this week after meeting in London with Sophie Trudeau, wife of Canadian premier Justin.
Sophie, 44, has also tested positive for Covid-19. The Wire actor is in quarantine at home with his model wife Sabrina, 30, but says he’s “doing OK” and has had no fever.