For the Thor films and The Avengers, Idris Elba has been the loyal, steadfast Heimdall, the guard who protects the passage between Earth and Asgard. But unlike a lot of the other Marvel actors, who are shaping their careers around their performances as superheroes, this is really more of a side gig for Elba. He gets comparatively little screen time, and is heavily involved in a number of other projects. His newest is Beasts of No Nation, a film that tells the story of a young boy who becomes a child soldier after civil war breaks out in his African country. So, you know...uplifting stuff. Joking aside, Idris Elba seems like a great fit for the film, which will hopefully bring attention to an issue that could always use a few more eyes and ears focused on it.