Idris Elba is furthering speculation that he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, making him the first Black James Bond.
via Page Six:
The star of shows such as “The Wire” and “Luther” on Sunday posted an artistic selfie under the words “my name’s Elba, Idris Elba,” echoing the spy’s famous catchphrase.
American film producer Antoine Fuqua stoked long-running speculation about Elba taking on the role last week, when he told Britain’s Daily Star that Bond movie boss Barbara Broccoli had said “it is time” for a non-white actor to play agent 007.
But before fans go overboard, Elba posted another tweet a few hours later saying, “Don’t believe the HYPE ….”
At this point we’re tired of hearing about Idris as Bond — either he’s going to do it, or he isn’t. If not, give Mahershala Ali a call.
