Idris Elba believes “it’s not a realistic thing” for a black actor to play James Bond. “James Bond was written how he was written for a reason. But I was complimented by it,” Elba said in a new ...

Could the next James Bond be a Black man? Idris Elba isn't so sure. In a British GQ profile published June 8, the "Masters of the Universe" star, who was once rumored to be in the running to play 007, ...

Idris Elba has been at the center of speculation about playing James Bond since Daniel Craig stepped out of the role in 2021. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, ...

Idris Elba believes it was "not a realistic thing" for him to be James Bond. Despite years of speculation, he didn't view it as "legit." The British actor doesn't believe audiences would accept a ...

Idris Elba has said it was never "realistic" that he'd be cast as James Bond, as global audiences wouldn't have accepted a Black version of the character. "I've always felt that it's not a realistic ...

Idris Elba officially received his knighthood from King Charles III during an ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The Golden Globe-winning actor, who was recognised in the New Year Honours list, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iconic English actor, DJ, and rapper Sir Idris Elba was awarded his knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, ...

Iconic English actor, DJ, and rapper Sir Idris Elba was awarded his knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, reports the BBC. Elba’s knighthood was previously announced at the end of ...

IDRIS Elba is among a host of celebrities who received honours at Windsor Castle today. The Luther star was awarded a knighthood in the prestigious New Years Honours for his services to young people.

Idris Elba is now a Sir after being awarded a knighthood by King Charles. The Luther star, 53, received the prestigious honour for his services to young people after founding the Elba Hope Foundation, ...

“I'm honestly not in the race ever,” he added. “I wasn't in the race in the first place.”Idris has been touted for years as a possible successor to Daniel Craig, as have Henry Cavill, Aaron ...

Speculation around Elba and the role of 007 has been swirling for years Toria Sheffield is a Writer-Reporter on the Weekends News Team at PEOPLE. She joined the brand in 2024. Abby Stern is a ...