Idris Elba says audiences would never accept a black actor playing James Bond: ‘That’s not what they like in their culture’
The star of Luther played down rumours that he was lined up to take over as 007, adding that he’s against making the character ‘woke’ Idris Elba has refuted rumours that he was seriously in contention to play James Bond after Daniel Craig’s departure in 2021. The actor, 53, who is currently promoting new film Masters of the Universe, told British GQ the conversation linking him to the role was “never legit”. Continue reading...
The star of Luther played down rumours that he was lined up to take over as 007, adding that he’s against making the character ‘woke’ Idris Elba has refuted rumours that he was seriously in contention to play James Bond after Daniel Craig’s departure in 2021. The actor, 53, who is currently promoting new film Masters of the Universe, told British GQ the conversation linking him to the role was “never legit”. Continue reading...
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