Idris Elba in Talks to Join 'Cats' Movie Idris Elba is in final negotiations for a role in the upcoming 'Cats' film based on the Broadway musical. Elba might play Macavity the Mystery Cat, according to Deadline. Macavity is the villain of the musical, who has "broken every human law." Other stars in talks to appear
in the film include Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the musical made its stage debut in 1981
in London. The Broadway musical ran for 18 years after opening in 1982. The original Broadway production won seven Tony Awards. 'Cats' has a release date of December 2019.