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Idris Elba punched schoolgirl for movie scene
15 Jun
Summary
- Schoolgirl Delilah O'Riordan found filming with Idris Elba enjoyable.
- She played a young royal guard who bullies He-Man in the film.
- O'Riordan juggled exam revision with her movie filming schedule.
Delilah O'Riordan, a 13-year-old from Essex, experienced the excitement of Hollywood filmmaking when she appeared in the live-action remake of Masters of the Universe. Her role involved a scene where she was "punched" in the stomach by Sir Idris Elba, an experience she found surprisingly enjoyable and fun.
Elba portrays Duncan in the film, while O'Riordan played the young Dian, a royal guard who was depicted as bullying He-Man in their youth. This role allowed her to explore a "mean" character, a departure from her previous acting experiences.
Filming occurred concurrently with O'Riordan's school commitments, as she juggled exam revision, including Mandarin studies, with her movie responsibilities. She described the film set as a down-to-earth, familial environment, making the surreal experience of working with stars like Elba and Nicholas Galitzine feel more grounded.
