Idris Elba tipped by the public to be the next James Bond despite actor declaring it is “not a goal”. despite the Luther-actor declaring it is “not a goal”.
According to a Showcase Cinema survey, over one in ten Brits picked Idris Elba to take over as 007, even though he’s been seen to distance himself from the role, saying: “It is not a goal for my career. I don’t think that, you know, playing Bond will satisfy some of my personal goals.”The study - which has been released to coincide with James Bond day on October 5 - saw fellow British actor Tom Hardy come a narrow second and Marvel legend Tom Hiddleston round off the top three.
Someone didn't get the memo, Bond is dead!
He’s way too old and not a good enough actor.
Idris Elba would have made a great Bond, but no. They’re a few years away from starting filming yet. He’s 50 and thinking ahead to a series of films over the next 10 - 15 years, he’s too old.