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Jan 24, 2022 · The Wire and Luther star has been in the conversation for years, but he has also faced backlash and criticism from fans and critics. Learn how he became part of the conversation, how he reacted to the role, and how he faced the cultural war over a question asked many times.
May 9, 2023 · The actor praises the British star's work and says he would issue a licence to kill him for the role. He also talks about his novel and the trend of editing books for modern sensitivities.
- March 2009: Elba’s Got The Credentials
- April 2010: No to Being ‘Black James Bond’
- September 2011: Already Old News
- October 2012: Miss Moneypenny Lets Slip
Online speculation grew and soon named Idris Elba as a potential successor to Craig. Elba was asked in a Guardian interview if he’d like to play the role. Elba – not yet sick of the question – said: “Who wouldn’t like to play Bond?” He added: “Do I think it will happen? No, but I’ve got what it takes to do it. I can run around, flirt with ladies an...
Elba has stated for more than a decade that he doesn’t want to be cast because of race. “There have been rumours, but nothing solid,” he told The Daily Mail. “Of course it would be a huge compliment to be asked. But I 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 Jame...
In the US to promote Luther, Elba spoke to NPR and reiterated that “if I played him, I don’t want to be called the black James Bond”. He also called it “a very old rumour” – naïve to the fact he’d spend another 12 years (and counting) answering questions about Bond. Though Elba also said he’d “definitely consider it”. Asked what he’d do if Sony sen...
Ahead of Bond’s 50thanniversary adventure, Skyfall, Moneypenny actress Naomie Harris dropped a bit of a bombshell. Harris – who played Winnie Mandela to Elba’s Nelson in the 2013 film Mandela: The Long walk To Freedom – confirmed that Elba had previously met with the Bond producers. “I didn’t realise that there was this talk,” Harris told The Huffi...
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...
Feb 14, 2023 · The actor says he will not be the next 007, despite years of speculation and rumours. He confirms he will star in the Luther movie instead, which will be released in 2023.
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Jun 28, 2023 · Idris Elba says he was flattered by the idea of being James Bond, but turned off by the racist comments. He also clarifies his statement on not defining himself as a Black actor.
Jun 28, 2023 · Idris Elba says he felt “super complimented for a long time” when it came to suggestions he should play James Bond. Until things took a turn. During a recently released conversation on...
