Idris Elba has been asked about the James Bond role several times through the years, but said a couple weeks ago it isn't a personal goal of his. Producers of the franchise said they understand.
Idris Elba poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK special screening of the film 'Beast' in London, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.Idris Elba poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK special screening of the film 'Beast' in London, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 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.
"I don't think that playing Bond will satisfy some of my personal goals," he said."It will definitely satisfy the will of a nation, I'm not going to lie. Every corner of the world I go...they always go, 'Bond.' And I feel it is beyond me at this juncture." He said the idea of him being the first Black Bond could help conversations about diversifying casting, though.
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