Idris Elba v. Charlie Hunnam at LA ‘Pacific Rim’ premiere: who would you rather?

Here are some photos from the LA premiere of Pacific Rim – I covered the photos from the London premiere last week, and you ladies seemed to enjoy those photos, so you’ll really like these. I have to admit, my favorite photos from this set are of Charlie Hunnam. Guess who Charlie brought as his date? His Sons of Anarchy co-star, Katey Sagal. I love that. I love that they seem tight. It’s sweet. Not so sweet? Charlie’s gross Spencer Pratt beard. But CB pointed out that he and Katey are probably filming Sons of Anarchy right now, so the beard has a purpose.

I’m also including a photo of Charlie Day and his wife, just because Charlie is totally cute. And of course, Idris Elba. Idris has been getting SO much play in the trailers for Pacific Rim. I hope that he’s actually featured that heavily in the film, you know? But I’m all for Idris getting more and more of a Hollywood profile. Idris should be in-demand. He’s a great actor and he’s sexy as hell, and he can work a red carpet. Just going from the photos, it seemed like Idris was more “the star” of the film than anyone else.

Idris also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show this week and Idris discussed how he had gotten an educational grant from Prince Charles’ The Prince’s Trust. Idris applied for a grant to help him pay for acting & music school, and Idris told Kimmel that Charles is “the coolest. He’s smooth. He’s got this ring. He’s got slicked-back hair, he looks like a gangster.” Idris is now an ambassador for the trust!

Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame/Flynet.

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  1. Mercy says:

    Always&forever Mrs. Elba…

    • bowers says:

      Yes. Yes. Yes. How can anyone even ask?

    • Sixer says:

      Idris. Always.

    • T.fanty says:

      Yes, although that suit isn’t fully working for me. Idris is best when he wears something less conventional. Or just something less.

    • Sixer says:

      @T.Fanty. He snogged in Luther last night. After a looooooooong stare. A little bit of me died and went to live with the sky fairy. Had he been nekkid, I think all of me would have gone.

      • Maxybabe says:

        Haha! Yes @sixer you are spot on! After watching the last 2 episodes behind a cushion being scared, it was even worse seeing him kiss someone! Grrrrr….lucky cow!! Idris, you are a total lush machine!!!

    • LadyMTL says:

      Seriously, how is this even a question? Idris all the way (and back again!).

      • Ag says:

        That’s exactly what I was going to say – HOW IS THIS EVEN A QUESTION WHEN IDRIS IS IN THE MIX?! (I loved a line his character, Charles, had on The Office – “I’m aware of the effect I have on women.” Hahaha!)

    • Steph says:

      IDRIS. IDRIS. IDRIS.

      I really hope those rumours about him being the next James Bond are true. That man is *smoking* hot. *fanning self*

  2. Scarlettmoon says:

    Ummmmmm…..both!!! No reason to make that choice, lol!

  3. Erinn says:

    BOTH CHARLIES!

    But if I really have to pick one, it’s going to be close; but Charlie Day is going to come out ahead. I love that man.

    • Miss M says:

      Hahahaha, I was going to say both Charlie! But if i have to pick one , I would choose Hunnam!

      • Marty says:

        Charlie is sooooo hot in person, Jesus. And he is also really nice and kind to his fans. All around good guy!

      • Erinn says:

        Well there! It works out perfect for both of us 🙂

        I do love Hunnam. I just apparently have a thing for shorter brunette guys haha

  4. marie says:

    do I have to choose? I want to be greedy and have both! but if I really have to choose then Elba.

    I love that Katey showed up, she looks good.

    Charlie Day and his wife are adorable.

  5. TheOriginalKitten says:

    Aw, Charlie Day looks so handsome here!

    I’m giving this round to Idris. I think Hunnam needs some beard-shaping or something.

    Still sexy as hell, though-both of them.
    Both of these men look great in suits, and it doesn’t hurt that the tailoring is on-point.

    • V4Real says:

      Hey Kitten. I got your message late yesterday about my hubby filming in Boston. Hands off my property. I think I threatened you yesterday but I was four margaritas deep. I just started my vacation.

      Love the solution you gave for Idris head situation and Charlie Day does look good.

      • TheOriginalKitten says:

        Ha ha…I was only teasing-I know RDJ is yours always and forever. I told my friends I would probably just cry and squeal like a 13-year-old fangirl if I saw him. I doubt I’d be able to keep it together enough to seduce him…

        Where you at? Margaritas so I’m assuming it’s a tropical location?

      • V4Real says:

        I haven’t left yet we just got an early start. I’m leaving for DR on Friday.

  6. Mia 4S says:

    Yeah Charlie definitely needs to be in motion before I would take a second look. He’s awful in photos!

    I fear they’ve overplayed that “cancel the apocalypse!” speech Elba has in the previews. It makes me giggle now. Elba looks really good though.

    • Sinndy says:

      Agreed… Charlie will always be #1 in my books, but the still photos of him in his SOA look from the neck up and the suit from the neck down doesn’t work for me. But change that up and have him walking and talking and then it’s all good. It’s all very, very good.

  7. V4Real says:

    Didn’t we do this one; and someone mention Charlie Spencer Pratt like beard. Oh well it hasn’t changed; it will always be the fine ass Idris Elba, funny shaped head and all. Yeah I’m looking at you Anna. 🙂

  8. pretty says:

    I don’t find Charlie Hunnam attractive.

    I once saw him in a movie he did with Katie Holmes. He was good looking in that film but here…i don’t know.

    charlie day is fine as hell hehehehe

  9. grabbyhands says:

    I’d like to be in the middle of a Charlie-Idris sandwich. Charlie can keep the beard, but he need to lose the greased look.

    Charlie Day and his wife are adorbs.

  10. lucy2 says:

    Idris.
    Aw, Charlie and the Waitress!

    Katey looks good (if a little tight in the face) and it’s nice to see her supporting her costars.

  11. Faye says:

    Not even a contest, IMO. Idris all the way.

    I will say this: both of those men know how to wear a suit very well. I do love a man in a nicely-tailored suit.

  12. Nikollet says:

    It’s Idris all the way. Man knows how to wear a suit. Hot.

  13. Tessa says:

    I don’t know. They all look pretty good to me.

  14. dina says:

    CHARLIE AND THE WAITRESS!!
    <3 Love them, LOVE Always Sunny 🙂

  15. Elodie says:

    Given how Idris made an indecent proposal in a nightclub last year and my then boyfriend was right behind and I couldn’t say anything…

    I’m now single! Idris, I’M HERE!!!!!!!!

    • TheOriginalKitten says:

      WHAT???

      With all due respect, I’m sure your boyfriend would have understood. It’s IDRIS, dammit. You realize saying “no” to Idris is grounds for getting your Woman Card revoked right?

      • Elodie says:

        I know… but alas I was very much torn and well… in a relationship. I made that choice.

        He moved on later that night to another lady anyway… he works fast!

      • marie says:

        you need to go track him down Elodie.

  16. jen says:

    Neither. Charlie has a weird head and when I look at Idris all I think about is his awful “rap career”

  17. NeNe says:

    Team Idris!!!!!!!!!

  18. Opa221 says:

    As a SOA fan I love that Charlie brought Katey as a date, but I’m surprised that he didn’t walk with his girlfriend.

  19. Nessa says:

    Omfg. Idris. Like, a million times over, and then some.

  20. Esti says:

    Idris, obviously.

    Charlie seems like a nice guy, but I don’t understand how people find him attractive. Nothing about that works for me, especially his incredibly close-set eyes.

  21. ViktoryGin says:

    Charlie is giving me way way too much Curly Sue here. Anyone recall that film with Jim Belushi where his homeless character and his daughter are taken and made over by a wealthy Wall Street exec.

    Hunnam looks likeva hobo off the street that some cougar picked up and cleaned up out of desperation.

    He’s acling way from his pretty Nicholas Nickleby days, which was probably a strategic trajectory for Hunnam. He’s always struck me as being in Hollywood hut not “of” it.

  22. judyjudy says:

    Sandwich, please.

  23. Aenna says:

    Idris all day.

  24. 911Sue says:

    Facts people! Get your facts!
    Katey was not his date. She was there with her husband, Kurt Sutter, exec producer of Sons of Anarchy.

    Charlie went solo! Considering he has a long term girlfriend it makes me say, “hummmmm”. What is up there?

  25. Debbie says:

    This really doesn’t need to be asked because there is one answer Idris always and forever Idris!!!

    That man is perfection!

  26. Nicolette says:

    *swoon* Charlie Hunnam as always! Love seeing Katey supporting him, and she looks great.

  27. j.eyre says:

    Sorry, where is the end of the queue for Idris? Here? Excellent – scone anyone?

  28. Bex says:

    Team Idris

  29. amilu says:

    Idris! Idris! Idris!

    But I LOVE seeing Charlie Day on this site (for good, scandal-free reasons), so he gets a little love, too.

  30. Lohola says:

    I would have said Idris until this podcast. Charlie is so intelligent and a great storyteller. Right up to the top of the spank bank. http://www.nerdist.com/2013/07/nerdist-podcast-charlie-hunnam/