Idris Elba addresses long-running speculation that he could be the next actor to play James Bond, amid new casting activity for a future installment. Multiple Australian outlets report that Amazon MGM has confirmed that casting for a new Bond has begun, following years of rumours about Elba in the role. Elba, a Golden Globe winner, also says the rumours were never legitimate and that he is not in contention. Several sources, including NME, Fox News, and The Mirror, report Elba comments in a British GQ interview suggesting audiences would not accept a Black man as 007. The reports frame his remarks around concerns about a “woke” direction for the character and the expectation that Bond should stay grounded rather than be reshaped for modern politics. Across the coverage, Elba appears to rule himself out while reiterating his view that mainstream audiences are unlikely to support casting a Black actor as James Bond. Together, the articles present both the studio’s casting confirmation and Elba’s personal response to persistent speculation.
Idris Elba responds to James Bond casting rumours, warns against a “woke” reboot
Idris Elba addresses long-running speculation that he could be the next actor to play James Bond, amid new casting activity for a future installment. Multiple Australian outlets report that Amazon MGM...
- Amazon MGM confirms casting for a new James Bond has begun.
- Idris Elba says the long-running casting rumours about him were “never legit.”
- Elba rules himself out of playing James Bond.
- Elba says audiences are unlikely to accept a Black man as James Bond.
- Elba criticizes a potential “woke” reboot or reshaping of the character.
Rumours of British actor Sir Idris Elba being the next James Bond has followed him for years.
2 months agoIdris Elba explains why he believes audiences won't go for a Black male playing James Bond, calling it unrealistic in a new British GQ interview.
2 months agoIDRIS ELBA on James Bond: "Bond is so unrealistic, so a hint of reality is good, but let's not try and make it woke."
2 months agoThe 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.
2 months agoIdris Elba has quashed rumours he was ever in the running to play James Bond, saying audiences are unlikely to come along for the ride if Bond is played by a black actor.
2 months agoThe Golden Globe winner has responded to years of speculation as Amazon MGM confirmed that casting for a new Bond has begun.
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