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Idris Elba Is a DJ-Turned-Nanny in Netflix's New Comedy Series 'Turn Up Charlie'

Written by Jonathan Sawyer
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Idris Elba blends his love of music and film in Netflix's new original comedy series, Turn Up Charlie. Elba plays a struggling DJ named Charlie who is forced to become a nanny to his best friend's problem child, Gabby, in order to make ends meet.

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Alongside Elba, Frankie Hervey portrays the aforementioned Gabby, while Piper Perabo and JJ Feild star as Gabby’s parents. Elba and Gary Reich co-created the series, which sees Tristram Shapeero and Matt Lipsey directing the first eight episodes.

Press play above to watch the official trailer for Turn Up Charlie, which comes to Netflix on March 15.

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