Idris Elba rejects 'woke' James Bond casting push, warns audiences 'won't go for a Black male' in the role

Idris Elba explains why he believes audiences won't go for a Black male playing James Bond, calling it unrealistic in a new ...

Idris Elba Says He Struggles Talking About Himself in Interviews Because 'I Hate Being Me’

Idris Elba, who currently stars on the big screen in 'Masters of the Universe,' said that he prefers interviews that are ...

Idris Elba says his playing James Bond isn’t ‘realistic’ — some audiences wouldn’t accept a ‘Black male’ in the role

Idris Elba has been at the center of speculation about playing James Bond since Daniel Craig stepped out of the role in 2021. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, ...

Idris Elba Says Bond Rumors Were ‘Never Legit’ and ‘Not Realistic’: Audiences ‘Won’t Go for a Black Male Playing Bond’

Idris Elba says rumors about him playing James Bond were "never legit" and "not realistic," as audiences "won't go for a ...

Idris Elba Reaffirms He’s Not The Next James Bond, And Never Was

For years, Idris Elba was one of the most popular names floated as a potential James Bond. However, the actor The Idris Elba ...
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Idris Elba Debunks James Bond Rumors Once and for All: 'It Was Never Legit'

Idris Elba was never set to play James Bond, despite reports to the contrary. “It was never legit," the Masters of the Universe star, 53, told British GQ in an interview published Monday, June 8. "It ...
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Idris Elba says James Bond rumors not ‘realistic,' some fans won't accept ‘Black male' in role

Idris Elba has been at the center of speculation about playing James Bond since Daniel Craig stepped out of the role in 2021. But in an interview with British GQ published Monday, the actor himself ...