Idris Elba Shuts Down Bond Rumors, Saying Audiences "Won't Go For a Black Male"

Idris Elba: James Bond Fans ‘Won’t Go For A Black Male’

The British actor explained why the world isn’t ready for a Black man to play 007.

'It's not realistic': Idris Elba suggests a Black James Bond in 'some markets' won't work as he puts rumors to bed

Idris Elba is putting to bed the rumor he'll ever play James Bond, while also suggesting that a Black Bond wouldn't work for some people.

Idris Elba Shuts Down Bond Rumors, Saying Audiences "Won't Go For a Black Male"

Idris Elba puts an end to the speculation that he will be the next to play the iconic spy, saying that he feels that audiences aren't ready to see a Black man in the role.

Next James Bond ‘should not be woke’ declares 007 favourite Idris Elba

Sir Idris Elba, whose odds of being cast as the next James Bond have been slashed, is against tampering with Ian Fleming's original 007 vision.

Actor Idris Elba says viewers are not ready to see a dark-skinned James Bond. Many thought he would be the first black actor to play the role.

British actor Idris Elba believes that James Bond should not become “progressive”, and that some viewers are not ready to accept a black man in the role of 007. The actor speaks about this male In an interview with GQ magazine, he commented on rumors that he might play James Bond. According to the actor, these were always just rumours. They began with the Italian premiere of Quantum of Solace, which took place the day after Barack Obama won the …