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1. www.cnn.com › 2023/06/28 › entertainmentIdris Elba wanted to play James Bond until ‘it became about ...

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   Jun 28, 2023 · CNN — Idris Elba says he felt “super complimented for a long time” when it came to suggestions he should play James Bond. Until things took a turn.

2. www.npr.org › 2022/09/22 › 1124433124James Bond producers say they understand why Idris Elba doesn ...

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   Sep 22, 2022 · For years, fans have wanted to see British actor Idris Elba onscreen as the coveted 007 agent James Bond. But comments from Elba and the producers of the franchise suggest it might not happen.

3. www.independent.co.uk › arts-entertainment › filmsIdris Elba gives definitive answer on James Bond rumour

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   Feb 14, 2023 · The actor says he will not be the next 007, despite years of speculation and rumours. He confirms he will star in the first movie adaptation of the TV series Luther.

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5. www.polygon.com › 22899196 › idris-elba-james-bondIdris Elba as James Bond casting rumors: the complete wild ...

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   Jan 24, 2022 · How did Idris Elba become the most talked-about candidate for the iconic role of 007? This article traces the history of his casting speculation, from his early TV roles to his recent comments on the franchise.

6. www.independent.co.uk › arts-entertainment › filmsIdris Elba explains why he didn’t want to play James Bond

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   Sep 13, 2023 · Idris Elba has said that the discourse around race and the character of James Bond is what put him off the idea of taking on the coveted film role. Ever since Daniel Craig announced No Time...

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7. www.telegraph.co.uk › films › 0Idris Elba as James Bond? A timeline of the rumour that won’t die

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Idris Elba is back in the Bond conversation. A longtime would-be 007, Elba spoke about the role on the SmartLess podcast, hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. Elba said...

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   Could Idris Elba be the next James Bond?

   • Idris Elba has seemingly given the definitive word on the longstanding rumour that he could be the next James Bond. The Wire star has been tipped to replace Daniel Craig as 007 for years now, joining actors such as Regé-Jean Page, Tom Hardy and Aaron Taylor-Johnson among the most frequently mentioned contenders.

   Idris Elba gives definitive answer on James Bond rumour

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   Did Elba want a black James Bond?

   • Elba specified his desire to The Mail on Sunday in 2010. While it would be a “huge compliment to be asked,” he “wouldn’t be interested if it was simply a case of them deciding it was time for a black James Bond. I can do without ‘the black James Bond’ label.” After all, Elba reasoned, “they didn’t call Daniel Craig the blond Will Smith.”

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   Did Elba ever talk to Idris?

   • Barbara Broccoli, one of the franchise's lead producers, said last year that Elba had "been part of the conversation" as she appeared on Deadline's Crew Call podcast. "Well, we know Idris, I'm friends with him, and he's a magnificent actor," she said in January 2022.

   Idris Elba Was Interested in James Bond Until 'It Became About Race'

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   Does Idris Elba need a new franchise?

   • The first was a stylized selfie captioned with, “my name’s Elba, Idris Elba.” He then tweeted, “Don’t believe the HYPE,” doing his best to calm the rumor that has as many lives as a certain secret agent. With roles ranging from Bloodsport to Knuckles, another franchise isn’t exactly a thing Idris Elba needs at this point.

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   What happened to Elba-as-Bond?

   • Though the culture war moment surrounding Elba-as-Bond died down, rumors have kept up. In 2016, the man who once said he could run around, flirt, and drink enough to be Bond, told Good Morning America, “I think I’m too old for that man, running around in cars and ladies and martinis. Who wants to do that? Sounds terrible.”

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   Who is Idris Elba?

   • Longtime franchise producer Barbara Broccoli has wonderful things about a perennial replacement candidate: Idris Elba. “We know Idris … he’s a magnificent actor,” Broccoli told Deadline’s CrewCall podcast last week.

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9. people.com › idris-elba-was-interested-in-jamesIdris Elba Was Interested in James Bond Until 'It Became ...

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   Jun 29, 2023 · Idris Elba spoke about being considered to portray James Bond and how he was put off from the role when 'it became about race' on the 'SmartLess' podcast.