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   Will Idris Elba be the next James Bond?

   • Idris Elba recently called out some of the criticism he has faced after rumors circulated several years ago that he was slated to become the next James Bond. During a Wednesday appearance on Apple Podcasts’ “Smartless” with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Elba called some of the backlash to the casting rumors “disgusting.”

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   Will Idris Elba take over as Ian Fleming's spy 007?

   • British actor Idris Elba speaks during the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. While on stage, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming’s famed British spy 007.

   Idris Elba on James Bond: ‘I’m not going to be that guy’

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   Did Elba want a black James Bond?

   • Elba specified his desire to The Mail on Sunday in 2010. While it would be a “huge compliment to be asked,” he “wouldn’t be interested if it was simply a case of them deciding it was time for a black James Bond. I can do without ‘the black James Bond’ label.” After all, Elba reasoned, “they didn’t call Daniel Craig the blond Will Smith.”

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   Who is Idris Elba?

   • Idris Elba’s name has been attached to Bond conversations for the last decade—pretty much as soon as Luther hit the BBC. Elba is a cool, physical, and talented actor who, sure, we guess, could pull off a tuxedo. For many, he felt like the guy, and to Elba, even being in the conversation was a compliment.

   Idris Elba let go of James Bond because everyone was gross about it

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2. www.npr.org › 2022/09/22 › 1124433124James Bond producers say they understand why Idris Elba doesn ...

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   Sep 22, 2022 · For years, fans have wanted to see British actor Idris Elba onscreen as the coveted 007 agent James Bond. But comments from Elba and the producers of the franchise suggest it might not...

3. variety.com › 2023 › filmIdris Elba Turned Off From Playing James Bond Over Racist ...

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   Jun 27, 2023 · By Zack Sharf. Lia Toby/Getty Images. Bond rumors have been following Idris Elba around for many years, but the actor admitted during a recent interview on the “SmartLess” podcast that he got...

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5. ew.com › movies › idris-elba-soured-on-james-bond-roleIdris Elba soured on playing James Bond: 'It became about race'

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Published on June 27, 2023 09:28PM EDT. Idris Elba understands the appeal of playing 007 as well as anyone. But he also has his reasons for fending off James Bond casting rumors for nearly...

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   Jun 27, 2023 · Newswire. Idris Elba let go of James Bond because everyone was gross about it. While the actor was at first complimented to be considered for the role, that feeling was quickly overtaken by...

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7. www.independent.co.uk › arts-entertainment › filmsIdris Elba explains why he didn’t want to play James Bond

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   Sep 13, 2023 · Idris Elba has said that the discourse around race and the character of James Bond is what put him off the idea of taking on the coveted film role. Ever since Daniel Craig announced No Time...

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   Jun 29, 2023 · Idris Elba recently called out some of the criticism he has faced after rumors circulated several years ago that he was slated to become the next James Bond. During a Wednesday appearance on Apple Podcasts’ “Smartless” with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Elba called some of the backlash to the casting rumors “disgusting.”

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   Jan 24, 2022 · Here’s how long Idris Elba has been rumored to play James Bond: Two of the most outspoken critics of the idea, Limbaugh and Kotto, are now dead. Elba was first asked about Bond when he was...