Idris Elba To Star In & Direct Action-Comedy ‘In Laws’; A Higher Standard Launching For AFM

News Briefvia DeadlineNovember 6, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Golden Globe winner and BAFTA and Emmy nominee Idris Elba is set to star in and direct the action-comedy In Laws, which A Higher Standard is launching for sales ahead of the American Film Market. Principal photography is scheduled to start in March 2027 in Spain. Additional casting is in process.

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