The Search: 10 Black Actors Who Could Replace Idris Elba As Our Collective Man Crush
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Origin: United States by way of Nigerian parents
Most Recognizable Roles: Obvious answer is playing the ruthless killer with a heart of gold Chris Paltrow on the much beloved and critically acclaimed HBO series “The Wire.” But he has been in a gang of other television and film stuff too including the television shows: “Damages”; “Barbershop”; “Graceland” and “The Good Wife”; and the film remake of The Taking of Pelham 123.
What Makes Him a Good Elba Replacement: In addition to being an accomplished actor, who is also very easy on the eyes, Akinnagbe also freelance writes editorials for the New York Times as well as other international publications. For those doing the math, that means he is talented, fine and smart too. Sounds like a major contender if you ask me.
