But from another sect, there was like ‘Idris Elba’s a cunt, he’s disgusting, he’s not fucking James Bond, he’s never going to be James Bond.’ It was hatred,” he said. “From one perspective, hey, there’s a logic: He’s Norse he shouldn’t be played by a Black man. I’ve loved it.”Įlsewhere in the cover story, Elba addressed some of fans' racist reactions to the Bond rumors. It’s very absorbing, but I’ve liked bringing him to life every time. And I’ve never been more thankful for a character that keeps going. Me and Neil Cross really plowed our hearts into making John Luther. Not in terms of spy works or spying, but this is a character that fights evil and then will stop at nothing to do it. “ is my big character that lives in the same space as the Bournes, as the Bonds in the world. “I say this in jest, but this is my answer to Bond,” said Elba. (Of course, Elba didn't help when he tweeted in 2018, “My name’s Elba, Idris Elba,” which he later admitted was a joke.) After the premiere of No Time to Die, Elba told a reporter, “No, I’m not going to be James Bond.” Thankfully, in Esquire 's cover story featuring Elba, Elba added some context to why he's perfectly OK with not suiting up as the spy-hinting that his BBC crime drama, Luther, already fills the espionage-sized hole in his life. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.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 007. Luther: The Fallen Sun debuts on Netflix in March. The new film will also see Dermot Crowley reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Martin Schenk, with new cast members including Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis as a tech billionaire who uses surveillance technology to manipulate and kill civilians. And then maybe later down the line, when I’m too old, someone else will step in to play John."
I want people to be like: ‘Ooh! Luther, the first film? Wicked.’ And to continue that. Continuing his interview with Total Film magazine, Elba explained: "My ambition for it is to have that sort of scale, that reverence. While Bond may not be on the horizon for Elba, he has said that he hopes there's a future for John Luther. That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal." A source told The Sun: "Aaron has impressed bosses so much that he has filmed one of the franchise's famous gun barrel teaser scenes, something all the actors do. Other names associated with Bond are Tom Hardy, Tom Hiddleston and recently, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly become a frontrunner to succeed Daniel Craig. And people try to use it as clickbait like ‘what’s he gonna say this time?’"Īll signs point towards Avengers star Aaron being the new 007 I just tell people: 'Aw, don’t ask me that.’ Because a lot of times it’s really lazy journalism.
In fact, while promoting his film Beast last year, the actor refused to talk about the casting rumours. Read more: With BBC's The Traitors finished, here's a Netflix game show for you to check out Despite this, he has continually denied rumours that he has met with producers about the iconic role. Over the years, Elba's name has long been associated with 007 following the end of Daniel Craig's tenure in the role. Some films do them well – Bond is one of them." John is a leading character in a film that he’s the hero of. "It’s not a competition, but I reference Bond as a template for the type of film we’re going for.
The 50-year-old actor and DJ was talking ahead of the release of the film, which is called Luther: The Fallen Sun and releases on streaming platform Netflix in March.
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Idris Elba has said that he was inspired by the James Bond films when making the movie adaptation of his hit BBC drama series, Luther.
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