IDRIS ELBA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE KING'S TRUST FOR NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
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Netflix have commissioned new documentary exploring the impact of The King's Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary and will see Idris Elba partner with King Charles III.
Actor Idris Elba was a beneficiary of the (then) Prince's Trust which enabled him to study acting. Elba will accompany The King as he offers insights and access into his support for the Trust over the last 50 years.
Idris Elba said: "The King’s Trust gave me an opportunity that changed my life. At a time when I didn’t have the resources to pursue my ambitions, they offered real, practical support - including financial help - that helped me take those first steps to advance my career...
"Today, through the Elba Hope Foundation, I’m focused on creating those same opportunities for young people who are full of potential but lacking access. Around the world, millions are still waiting for that one door to open. This documentary is about shining a light on what’s possible when it does - and why the work of The King’s Trust remains so important."
Jonathan Townsend, UK Chief Executive of The King’s Trust added: "At its heart, this is a documentary about the power of believing in young people. It’s about an idea, driven by a young Prince who was determined to make a positive difference, that when young people are supported to succeed, we all succeed. Almost 50 years on, the momentum behind this idea has seen more than 1.3 million young people supported in over 20 countries around the world, including more than a million in the UK alone, through the work of The King’s Trust...
"Nobody understands the impact of this work better than those who have experienced the support we offer first hand. As a long-term supporter and former beneficiary of The Trust himself, Idris will undoubtedly bring a unique perspective to this groundbreaking documentary as he peels back the layers of our story and shows how our life-changing work is as relevant today as it has ever been."
The documentary will launch Autumn 2026 exclusively on Netflix.