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Hottie Idris Elba who is featured in the current issue of Rolling Out magazine discussed working with co-star Beyonce.

Here are some excerpts from the interview:

Elba’s take on the film receiving a PG-13 rating …

“The process of making a movie with Beyoncé was unique, just because she’s such a huge superstar. So when I first looked at the script, I thought the film could have and probably should have received an “R” rating on subject matter alone. But Beyoncé has such a responsibility to her younger fans that I believe it was necessary for them not to try certain things because of that responsibility.”

On the set with Idris Elba.

Connecting With Beyonce…

“I think this was a very important role for her, because it was the first time she wasn’t playing a singer. But when we first started taping, it was difficult for us to really connect as artists because she has such a huge machine behind her. So in the early going it felt divided … almost like it was her and her team on one side, and everyone else on the other. But once the cameras started rolling, she really opened up and those walls began to fall. As a result, I really saw her grow as an artist, and I think you’ll be able to see it as well when you watch the film.”

Check out these pics from Idris and Beyonce’s upcoming thriller “Obsessed.”

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