Idris Elba plays Nelson Mandela in a new movie "Long Walk to Freedom"

The Golden Globe-winning Luther actor, Idris Elba has been paired up with Bond girl Naomie Harris, in the movie a “Long Walk to Freedom.”

Idris Elba plays Mandela while Naomie Harris plays Winnie Mandela in the movie.

Directed by Justin Chadwick, the film follows the story of the former South African President from his childhood to his time in prison through to his election.

The movie spans Mandela’s life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

It explores Mandela unknown to most of the world as the lover of fast cars and women, the boxing enthusiast, the skilful lawyer and the gun-toting freedom fighter.

The story is described as a thrilling and ultimately joyous story of a good man triumphing against all odds.