#SHOWBIZ: Idris Elba Kills James Bond Rumours: 'Let's Not Try to Make It Woke'
The actor, long rumored for the role, told the publication he believes the character should remain faithful to its original conception.
- Award-Winning actor Idris Elba has ruled himself out of the race to play James Bond, claiming that international audiences won't 'go for a black male' playing the character.
- While admitting he felt 'complimented' by rumors, Elba warned against making the franchise 'woke', stating Bond should remain 'pure' to its escapist roots.
- Ian Fleming created the character in 1953 with Scottish and Swiss heritage, envisioning him resembling American musician Hoagy Carmichael, supporting Elba's argument for source fidelity.
- Elba's comments have reignited debates about 'race-swapping' in major productions, drawing comparisons to backlash over Lupita Nyong'o casting as Helen of Troy.
- Away from the spotlight, Sir Idris rents a four-acre property in Oxfordshire with his wife, Lady Sabrina Elba, where he pursues music and recording.
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Few questions in the world of cinema generate as much speculation as the question of who will succeed the prestigious role of secret agent James Bond. Among the names that have been most frequently mentioned in the public eye for many years has been British actor Idris Elba. Now, the star has decided to silence the rumors and insinuations by clearly explaining why he is not suitable to be the next secret agent.
Idris Elba, among the candidates for James Bond's interpretation: "Politically correct enough" was a dark and well-described face, with a scar of seven and a half centimeters showing itself white on the tan skin of the right cheek. The eyes were large and straight under the eyebrows, rather long and black. The hair was black, divided to the left, and brushed with carelessness so that a thick black comma fell on the right eyebrow.
Oxford Mail
thisisoxfordshire.co.ukIdris Elba and Kemi Badenoch say new James Bond should not be ‘woke’
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she agrees with Sir Idris Elba that James Bond should not be made “woke”.
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Idris Elba Lays The Black James Bond Talk To Rest
Variety / Idris Elba The idea of a Black James Bond is still high on people’s minds, and one actor, Idris Elba, whose name is always seemingly attached to the fictional spy, got very candid about the prospect of that happening. In an interview with British GQ, the actor shot down the idea of seeing him take over the 007 mantle and become the Black version of the iconic character created by Ian Fleming. Elba, 53, said the rumors about him being J…
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