The star of Luther played down rumours that he was lined up to take over as 007, adding that he’s against making the character ‘woke’ Idris Elba has refuted rumours that he was seriously in contention ...

Idris Elba says rumours of him playing James Bond were "never legit". The British actor says Bond is big all over the world and some markets will not accept a black man in that role. There have long ...

Idris Elba believes “it’s not a realistic thing” for a black actor to play James Bond. “James Bond was written how he was written for a reason. But I was complimented by it,” Elba said in a new ...

Could the next James Bond be a Black man? Idris Elba isn't so sure. In a British GQ profile published June 8, the "Masters of the Universe" star, who was once rumored to be in the running to play 007, ...

Idris Elba has been at the center of speculation about playing James Bond since Daniel Craig stepped out of the role in 2021. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

Idris Elba believes it was "not a realistic thing" for him to be James Bond. Despite years of speculation, he didn't view it as "legit." The British actor doesn't believe audiences would accept a ...

Idris Elba has said it was never "realistic" that he'd be cast as James Bond, as global audiences wouldn't have accepted a Black version of the character. "I've always felt that it's not a realistic ...

Actor Idris Elba may not be the next James Bond, but he has added a prestigious new title to his name. The star was among several personalities honoured at Windsor Castle, where King Charles ...

Idris Elba officially received his knighthood from King Charles III during an ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The Golden Globe-winning actor, who was recognised in the New Year Honours list, ...

Iconic English actor, DJ, and rapper Sir Idris Elba was awarded his knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, reports the BBC. Elba’s knighthood was previously announced at the end of ...

Idris Elba is now a Sir after being awarded a knighthood by King Charles. The Luther star, 53, received the prestigious honour for his services to young people after founding the Elba Hope Foundation, ...

“I'm honestly not in the race ever,” he added. “I wasn't in the race in the first place.”Idris has been touted for years as a possible successor to Daniel Craig, as have Henry Cavill, Aaron ...