British actor Idris Elba was a guest on “CBS This Morning” earlier today May 14, to talk about his new role as captain of a ship of scientists on the upcoming science fiction movie “Prometheus.”

The flick which hits theaters June 8 also stars Charlize Theron.

Magazine: Idris Elba featured in UK’s GQ

Up next, the hunky actor will travel to South Africa for 17weeks to play Nelson Mandela in the movie “Long Walk to Freedom,” a biopic about the South African leader. Check Idris on ”CBS This Morning” below