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Idris Elba says James Bond audiences wouldn’t accept a Black actor playing spy

British actor Idris Elba, who has long been rumored to be in the running to play James Bond, has said that audiences wouldn’t “go for a Black male, an African male” playing the 007 spy.

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Idris Elba rejects 'woke' James Bond casting push, warns audiences 'won't go for a Black male' in the role

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Idris Elba Reaffirms He’s Not The Next James Bond, And Never Was

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‘Next James Bond auditionee’ breaks silence on 007 casting process

Last year, an insider claimed that an up-and-coming actor named Scott Rose-Marsh had screen-tested for James Bond in June 2025, using slides from 1995’s GoldenEye.

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Idris Elba Rejects James Bond Rumors, Says 007 Should Not Be ‘Woke’

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Idris Elba: James Bond Fans ‘Won’t Go For A Black Male’

Masters of the Universe actor 'starstruck' by fight-scene partner Idris Elba

Masters of The Universe, starring Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn and Jared Leto as Skeletor, was released in the UK on Friday 5 June.

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Idris Elba Says He Had 'a Tough Time' After His Father's Death from Lung Cancer: 'Changed My Life'

“His last breath became my first breath, quite frankly,” the actor said

Idris Elba Marks Major Knighthood Honor With Gratitude Message

Idris Elba was recently awarded a knighthood, and he’s now taken to social media to address the achievement. While Elba is known for his impressive acting career, he received the honor for his