After months of endless speculation,Idris Elbasquashed all rumors he’ll playJames Bondwith a firm “no” on Wednesday.Stepping outwith fiancée Sabrina Dhowreas he promoted his directorial debutYardie, Elba was asked if he’ll be the next actor to take on the iconic spy role.“No,” he toldGood Morning Britain’sreporter, bluntly.And when further pressed if he prefers a martini shaken or stirred — a reference to the Bond films — the 45-year-old joked, “Stir fried, actually.”Earlier this month, Elbatackled the rumors on Twitter, writing, “Don’t believe the HYPE.”Elba’s name has been bounced around as a future Bond for years now, including in 2014 when an email leaked from Sony Pictures senior executive Amy Pascal revealed her feeling that “Idris should be the next Bond.”Stuart C. Wilson/Getty ImagesAt the time of the leak, Elba said on aReddit AMAthat he would “absolutely” take the role if it was offered to him.RELATED VIDEO: Idris Elba Reveals theBeauty and the BeastRole He Asked to Audition ForElba’s latest comment comes as news broke that director Danny Boyle will no longer helmBond 25,which will feature Daniel Craig in his fifth turn as the spy.“Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Daniel Craig today announced that due to creative differences Danny Boyle has decided to no longer directBond 25,”a statement shared on the official James Bond website said.
After months of endless speculation,Idris Elbasquashed all rumors he’ll playJames Bondwith a firm “no” on Wednesday.
Stepping outwith fiancée Sabrina Dhowreas he promoted his directorial debutYardie, Elba was asked if he’ll be the next actor to take on the iconic spy role.
“No,” he toldGood Morning Britain’sreporter, bluntly.
And when further pressed if he prefers a martini shaken or stirred — a reference to the Bond films — the 45-year-old joked, “Stir fried, actually.”
Earlier this month, Elbatackled the rumors on Twitter, writing, “Don’t believe the HYPE.”
Elba’s name has been bounced around as a future Bond for years now, including in 2014 when an email leaked from Sony Pictures senior executive Amy Pascal revealed her feeling that “Idris should be the next Bond.”
Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
At the time of the leak, Elba said on aReddit AMAthat he would “absolutely” take the role if it was offered to him.
RELATED VIDEO: Idris Elba Reveals theBeauty and the BeastRole He Asked to Audition For
Elba’s latest comment comes as news broke that director Danny Boyle will no longer helmBond 25,which will feature Daniel Craig in his fifth turn as the spy.
“Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Daniel Craig today announced that due to creative differences Danny Boyle has decided to no longer directBond 25,”a statement shared on the official James Bond website said.
source: people.com
