Idris Elba Will Be the 'Hunchback of Notre-Dame' for Netflix ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ exclusively broke the news about Elba’s upcoming project, which he is also set
to direct and score. Elba will portray Quasimodo, a hunchback, who develops romantic feelings for a gypsy named Esmeralda. ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame’ is an original character from the 19th century novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. Elba's other behind-the-camera works include ‘Turn Up Charlie’ and his directorial debut with the 2018 Sundance Festival film ‘Yardie.’