Idris Elba Says Working With Taylor Swift on 'Cats' Was 'Amazing' The actor and the pop sensation worked together filming the live-action adaptation of the iconic stage musical. He described Swift as "just happy to be there" with her co-stars. Idris Elba, via 'Variety' For the filming, Swift and Elba shared the stage with other A-list stars including Dame Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden and Rebel Wilson.
