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Idris Elba Confirms He Was Not Considered for Bond Role
Actor Idris Elba has admitted he was never in contention to play the role of James Bond, stating that casting is now moving towards younger actors. This comes after years of speculation about his potential involvement.
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After years of speculation, Idris Elba has revealed that he was never in contention to play James Bond. The Golden Globe winner admitted he was “honestly not in the race ever” as he responded to the longstanding casting rumors, now that the search is officially underway for the next 007.
2026-05-24 18:57 UTC