Idris Elba is to receive the BAFTA Special Award at the upcoming BAFTA TV Awards ceremony. The 'Luther' star will be given the accolade - which is one of the British Academy's highest honours - for his creative contribution to the TV industry.
Idris, 47 - who has called for more diversity in the TV and movie businesses - said: "It's a great privilege to be honoured with the BAFTA Special Award. "It's been a mission of mine to provide opportunity and access to emerging talent from diverse backgrounds in this industry, which is the same opportunity I received many years ago from open-minded and diversity-conscious casting.
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