Idris Elba’s Netflix comedy series, Turn Up Charliehas been canceled after one season.

The streaming service said in a statement, “Turn Up Charlie will not return for a second season. We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heart-warming comedy series. We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects.”

Elba starred in the titular role as a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a manny to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter. Frankie Hervey, Piper Perabo and Guz Khan also starred in the series.

In case you didn’t know, Elba moonlights as a DJ under the pseudonyms DJ Big Driis and Big Driis the Londoner. He has been DJing in nightclubs since he was 19 years old. The London-bred star got his start as a DJ in 1986 when he helped out with his uncle’s wedding DJ business.

 

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