WATCH: First look at Idris Elba’s new Netflix comedy series titled Turn Up Charlie

Cape Town - Netflix on Thursday released the first trailer for Idris Elba’s new comedy series, Turn Up Charlie.

The show centres on Charlie (Idris Elba), 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, Gabby (Frankie Hervey). 

Idris and Gary Reich co-created Turn Up Charlie and will serve as executive producers along with Tristram Shapeero. Tristram will also direct the series with Matt Lipsey. 

All eight episodes of season 1 of Turn Up Charlie will premiere on Netflix globally on 15 March. 

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:

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