Idris Elba doesn't think he'll win the race to play James Bond. The British actor, 50, has been a fan-favorite choice to play the super spy in recent years.

Idris Elba smiles at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2022. The actor and producers for '007' are addressing rumors that he'll play the next James Bond.

James Bond Producer Says Next 007 Movie Will Be a 'Complete Reinvention' After Daniel Craig's Exit "Well, we know Idris, I'm friends with him, and he's a magnificent actor," she said in January 2022.

While Idris Elba has been tipped as a future 007 for some time, there are several reasons the Luther actor is better off not playing James Bond.

Idris Elba squashed any speculation that he could be the next James Bond. The actor spoke about the role of 007 while promoting his new movie, "Luther: The Fallen Sun." ...

In a recent interview with ITV, Idris Elba was asked, for what I believe was the 10,000th time, if he would be the next James Bond. Elba clearly loved the simple fact that he’s part of the ...

Idris Elba is 49 years old now, but he was 43 when he shared he felt he aged out of the James Bond role. The subject of Elba playing Bond was once again brought to the actor’s attention in an ...

After endless speculation, Idris Elba squashed all rumors he'll play James Bond with a firm "no" Simon Perry is a writer and correspondent at PEOPLE. He has more than 25 years’ experience at ...

Idris Elba could fit right in as James Bond There are some concerns about Idris Elba being the next James Bond. Getting past the idea of a Black man playing James Bond, which shouldn’t matter at ...

Idris Elba opened up about feeling disappointed after people reacted negatively to him being cast as James Bond because of his race Idris Elba is once again shooting down the possibility of ...

Idris Elba on James Bond: ‘I’m not going to be that guy British actor Idris Elba speaks during the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Idris Elba is 49 years old now, but he was 43 when he shared he felt he aged out of the James Bond role. The subject of Elba playing Bond was once again brought to the actor’s attention in an ...