Is Idris Elba the New James Bond? Here Is What the Actor Says

Idris Elba says he 'honestly' wasn't a contender to play James Bond

Idris Elba dashed fans' hopes by saying he was never in the race to play James Bond in the next 007 movie: "They're going younger."

Is Idris Elba the new James Bond? Here is what the actor says

Idris Elba says he was never in the race to become James Bond, confirming the iconic spy franchise is now searching for a younger successor.

Idris Elba Shuts Down James Bond Rumors and Says He Was Never Really in the Running

For years, fans have campaigned to see Idris Elba step into the tuxedo as the next James Bond. Every time the franchise hit a transition point, his name shot right back to the top of the wishlist. But now that Amazon MGM Studios is officially searching for the next 007, Elba is making it clear that the role was never actually his to lose.Speaking with People, Elba finally addressed the long-running speculation surrounding Bond and completely shu…

Idris Elba Puts James Bond Speculation To Rest In New Comments

For years, Idris Elba remained one of the most heavily discussed names connected to the future of the James Bond franchise. Ever since Daniel Craig stepped away from the iconic spy role following 2021’s No Time to Die, fans repeatedly pushed Elba to the top of casting wish lists, believing the British actor possessed the charisma, confidence, and screen presence needed to lead the legendary series into a new era. Now, however, Elba has officiall…

Idris Elba Finally Shuts Down James Bond Rumors

Luther and The Wire star Idris Elba has long been the ideal next James Bond for some of 007’s vocal fan base, but the actor has now confirmed that he was never in the running to step into the iconic British spy’s shoes. In a new interview with People at the premiere of his new movie, Masters of the Universe, Elba reacted to the notion that his name was once again being suggested for Bond as Amazon seeks to follow up on the success of the Daniel …