By now everyone wants to know who the next 007 will be.
Idris Elba, being one of the most active actors of 2016, has often been suggested as the best actor for the role. In fact, many of his peers including Zoe Saldana and Matt Damon have publicly voiced their desire to see him play James Bond.
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Well Idris was interviewed by E! to find out whether he’d ever want to play the character in the future.
‘I mean, look, I’ve said it a million of times: It’s a great character and it’s an honour to be asked, but it is just a rumour,’ Elba said, seemingly unaware that his comments would break fans’ hearts all over the world.
Despite all the rumors floating around, one thing Elba could confirm is that there have been no real conversations regarding him succeeding Daniel Craig in the role.
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Although it’s been said Taylor Swift’s new beau, Tom Hiddleston would play the new Bond – it is however still not clear who will land the role.