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Idris Elba says James Bond rumors not ‘realistic,’ some fans won’t accept ‘Black male’ in role

Idris Elba has been at the center of speculation about playing James Bond since Daniel Craig stepped out of the role in 2021. But in an interview with British GQ published Monday, the actor himself dismissed the talk as unrealistic, saying certain audiences would never accept a Black man in the iconic role of the British super spy. It was always just a rumor,” the star of “The Wire” and “Luther” said.