According to new reports actor Idris Elba is in talks to play none other than 7 himself James Bond in the next instalment in the longrunning franchise..
An insider reportedly stated Idris has long been in talks to play a role in the next era of James Bonds story and last year was being considered for a role as an antagonist. However talks surrounding him playing the lead have started again as producers realized how popular he would be after carrying out secret market research. He ranked highly among the diverse group of movie buffs invited to participate in it. They did not want to see him as a nemesis they want him as the hero.
Earlier this year Bond producer Barbara Broccoli confirmed Idris Elba was being considered for the role following Daniel Craigs exit with No Time to Die. At the time Broccoli said Well we know Idris were friends with him and hes a magnificent actor... And you know its been part of the conversation but its always difficult to have the conversation when you have someone in the seat.
She also suggested no further discussions about the next Bond would take place until Craigs time as 7 was well and truly done. I think we have decided that until No Time to Die has had its run and Daniel has been able to well weve all been able to savor reap the benefits of Daniels wonderful tenure were not gonna think about or talk about anybody else.
Elba has been a popular name among fans when discussing the next Bond with many arguing it may be time for an actor of color to take on the role. Elba himself has touched on the issue acknowledging the debate and expressing uncertainty in being the subject of that debate.
He previously explained If someone said to me Do you want to play James Bond? Id be like Yeah! Thats fascinating to me. But its not something Ive expressed like Yeah I wanna be the black James Bond. He added You just get disheartened when you get people from a generational point of view going It cant be. And it really turns out to be the color of my skin... And then if I get it and it did not work or it did work would it be because of the color of my skin? Thats a difficult position to put myself into when I do not need to.
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