Idris Elba isn’t just taking himself out of the running to play James Bond in the new 007 movie – he says he was never in the race to begin with.
The Wire and Sonic the Hedgehog star commented on fan speculation that he may be the top choice to play the next live-action 00 agent during a recent interview with People. It’s a casting choice many have hoped to see Amazon MGM go with, but the 53-year-old actor made it sound like it’s not a possibility he gave much thought to.
“My name’s not getting thrown out, no way,” Elba said. “They’re going younger. And I wish them all the luck of the world. I can’t wait — it’s going to be amazing.”
He continued: “I’m honestly not in the race ever. I wasn’t in the race in the first place.”
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