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Tyra Banks wants Taylor Swift and Idris Elba to star in ‘The Bodyguard’ remake and fans are already sold on it

Tyra Banks wants Taylor Swift and Idris Elba to star in ‘The Bodyguard’ remake and fans are already sold on it

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 17, 2025, 06:02 IST

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Tyra Banks is pushing for a modern remake of 'The Bodyguard,' envisioning Taylor Swift and Idris Elba in the lead roles. Banks aims to flip the original casting, with Swift as the star needing protection and Elba as her bodyguard. She has already discussed the idea with Elba and is eager to bring this reimagined romance to the screen.

Tyra Banks wants Taylor Swift and Idris Elba to star in ‘The Bodyguard’ remake and fans are already sold on it

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Supermodel and entrepreneur Tyra Banks has her sights set on shaking up Hollywood with a modern remake of the classic 1992 romantic thriller The Bodyguard — and she wants none other than Taylor Swift and Idris Elba to lead the cast.

Tyra Banks pitches a bold new take on the iconic film and reveals she’s already talking with Idris Elba

In an interview on the Today with Jenna & Friends podcast, Tyra Banks revealed her dream casting idea, pairing global pop sensation Taylor Swift with British actor Idris Elba in a gender-flipped reimagining of the Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner hit. “I think Taylor Swift, 'cause business and commerce, art — she would freakin' sell like crazy,” Banks said, praising Swift’s influence and marketability.

Tyra Banks says flipping the original casting could make the story even hotter

The original Bodyguard followed a famous singer (played by Whitney Houston) who is protected by a former Secret Service agent (Kevin Costner) as she faces a stalker threat. Their professional relationship evolves into a powerful romance, cementing the film as a box office success with over $400 million in global earnings.
But Banks isn’t just talking nostalgia — she’s envisioning a contemporary twist with a fresh dynamic. “What if we flipped it and it was Taylor Swift and Idris Elba? Hot!” Banks added, pointing out the potential appeal of reversing the racial and gender roles of the iconic duo.

Tyra Banks reveals she's already in contact with Idris Elba about the idea

This isn’t just fan-fiction — Banks says she’s already connected with Elba about working together. “We’re like WhatsApp friends right now,” she revealed. “I’m like, ‘Are you down?’ He’s like, ‘Yeah, Banks.’ I’m like, ‘Okay, I’m gonna make this happen.’ I feel like we should do, like, the romance thing.”
Though Swift has yet to show clear interest in acting full-time, she’s no stranger to the screen, having appeared in Cats, Amsterdam, and her own Eras Tour concert film. With the tour's director reportedly linked to the remake, the stars may be aligning for Swift to make her big acting breakthrough in a legacy role.
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Whether this dream casting takes off or not, the buzz is already heating up — and fans are eager to see if Tyra Banks can turn her bold vision into reality.

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