But most times now I tend not to talk about it.”Īt the time of the interview, Broccoli and Wilson admitted they haven’t recently spoken to Elba, but it’s still “early days” to choose an actor to take on 007. Every now and then I just tease them, but every now and then I’ll give them some philosophy on why I don’t want to do it or why it’s a rumor. I just tell people, ‘Aw, don’t ask me that,'” he admitted. Speaking on the “Jemele Hill Is Unbothered” podcast in August, the “Thor” actor expressed his frustration about being asked whether he would be the next James Bond. It is what the will of the nation dictates sometimes.” You know, it’s not a question of, should I, do I, will I. “I’m not gonna lie, every corner of the world I go, and I’m talking about different cultures, they always go ‘Bond,’ and I feel it is beyond me at this junction. “It will definitely satisfy the will of a nation,” he continued. “I don’t think that, you know, playing Bond will satisfy some of my personal goals.” Playing Bond “is not a goal for my career,” Elba said on “The Shop” podcast. “You know, it’s been part of the conversation, but it’s always difficult to have the conversation when you have someone in the seat,” she said on Deadline’s “Crew Call” podcast at the time.Įlba has previously expressed interest in becoming Bond, but he may have had a change of attitude toward the coveted franchise in recent years.Įarlier this month, the “Three Thousand Years of Longing” actor told “The Shop” podcast listeners, “It is not a goal for my career,” regarding the role. ©MGM/courtesy Everett Collection – James Bond Film Stills Daniel Craig as James Bond in 2006’s “Casino Royale.” ©Sony Pictures/Everett Collection – James Bond Film Stills Daniel Craig as James Bond in “Quantum of Solace” in 2008. In January, Broccoli admitted that casting Elba was “ part of the conversation” however, they didn’t want to have talks while Craig was still holding the Bond title. It’s unclear whether this means the “Luther” actor is no longer being considered - or if he was even a contender in the first place. “It’s a big investment for us, too, to bring out a new Bond,” Wilson added. “A lot of people think, ‘Oh yeah, it’d be fun to do one,’” Broccoli said, laughing. The 007 producers shared that many actors, particularly young actors, think they want to do Bond, but they don’t understand what that commitment really means. James Bond producer is ‘reinventing’ franchise - but it will ‘take time’ Daniel Craig starred as James Bond in “Skyfall” in 2012. With Elba being 50, he would be at least in his 60s by the time he would call it quits, making the casting look unlikely. Wilson pointed out that Craig, who is now 54, was in his 30s when he first started as Bond. So he’s probably thinking, ‘Do I really want that thing?’ Not everybody wants to do that. “And when we cast Bond, it’s a 10-, 12-year commitment. “The thing is, it’s going to be a couple of years off,” Broccoli continued. “He’s great,” Wilson told Variety, and Broccoli quickly added, “We love Idris.” Wilson have responded to the actor’s hesitance. Now, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Cut to years of Idris Elba walking around with just about everyone in the James Bond fandom shouting over any and every message board whether or not the actor should follow Daniel Craig as. Talk of Elba being the next James Bond has been going on for years, and he’s even seemingly denied wanting to take on the role. The James Bond producers are searching for a new 007, and it appears Idris Elba could still be in the running - if he wants it. Tom Hanks: Give Idris Elba ‘license to kill’ as new James BondĪlleged pedophile fashion mogul accused billionaire neighbor of being KKK member in $15M smear campaignīrian Cox lands new ‘villain’ role in ‘James Bond’-inspired competition show Private island featured in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ asks $100M 15 Black Actors Who Could Be the Next James Bond
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