Fans have been rallying for Idris Elba to play the next James Bond now that Daniel Craig has finally hung up the iconic tuxedo of the 007 Agent. However, the Suicide Squad star has constantly been ruling out his name from the potential James Bond actors list, claiming several times that he wasn't yet approached to play the role.
Now, in a recent interview on The Shop Podcast, Idris Elba admitted that playing James Bond isn't really something he is interested in:
Despite the never-ending fan petitions, Elba remains grateful to fans who are considering him for the role:
Who Will Be The Next James Bond?
In an interview with Deadline, James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli revealed that it might take “at least two years“ before the franchise produces another 007 film and clarified that the search for the next actor who would replace Daniel Craig as the titular character hasn't yet begun. See her full quote below:
Stay Tuned for more updates about James Bond!
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