‘I want to be a superhero.

I like the idea of that.’

Ive never felt that way, he says.

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Im neither movie star or day player.

It allows me to do other things I love.

But he continues: The last one [Ragnarok] was fun.

The others werent fun.

But on this one, Taika [Waititi, the director] was great.

Elba pauses for a beat, weighing whether he should say what he wants to say next.

Then he says it.

I wish I was more present in the Marvel family.

But he also says he doesnt want to sound like hes moaning about it, either.

Its been great, but I kinda think I need a bit more.

I want to be a superhero.

I like the idea of that.