Idris Elba Discusses Why He Was Not a Realistic James Bond Candidate

Idris Elba has stated that he was never a realistic contender for the role of James Bond, citing concerns that a Black actor playing 007 might not be universally accepted by audiences. He also expressed a view against making James Bond 'woke'.

8 Jun, 21:00 — 9 Jun, 10:08

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Idris Elba has been a prominent name in discussions about who would succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond for years. His comments address the ongoing debate about diversity and representation in major film franchises and the potential audience reception to casting changes.

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Idris Elba says Bond audiences “won’t go” for a Black man playing 007

The recently knighted star has been linked to the role for a long time The post Idris Elba says Bond audiences “won’t go” for a Black man playing 007 appeared first on NME.

By Victoria Luxford

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