Idris Elba is done with rumours of him as the next James Bond, says audiences won’t go to see a Black male for that part
The future of James Bond is officially in motion, with Amazon MGM Studios confirming that the search for the next actor to play 007 has begun. Even as the makers have not yet officially announced who will be playing the iconic role after Daniel Craig, several names have done the rounds over the last few months, with British actor Idris Elba frequently coming into the mix. (Also read: Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon MGM gives update on 007’s world after Daniel Craig) Idris Elba at the premiere of Masters of the Universe. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP) (AP Photo/Andrew Park) What Idris said The actor has now busted those rumours. Speaking to British GQ, he said, “It was never legit. It was always just a rumour. I’ve always felt that it’s not a realistic thing.” ‘Bond is so unrealistic’ He went on to add, “James Bond was written how he was written for a reason. But I was complimented by it. And also, I think, in realistic terms, some markets just don’t go …
