Emmy nominee Idris Elba has officially signed on for a leading role in Apple TV+’s forthcoming thriller drama titled Hijack, which hails from Lupin creator George Kay.
Hijack is written and executive produced by George Kay, with Jim Field Smith serving as an executive producer.
On top of starring, Elba is also executive producing through his Green Door Pictures banner as part of his first-look deal with Apple TV+.
Elba is set to portray a successful business negotiator named Sam Nelson, who must use his persuasive skills to save the people on a hijacked plane.