Idris Elba 'absolutely' wants to play James Bond

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British actor Idris Elba has given fans the biggest hint that he may be the first black actor to play James Bond.

The Luther actor, who recently portrayed Nelson Mandela in a biopic about the former South African president, made the claim in a “Ask Me Anything” session over the weekend.

Asked by one user if he would take on the role of 007 if it was offered to him, Elba said: “Yes, if it was offered to me, absolutely”.

Rumors have long been circulating that 42-year-old Elba is set to be the next Bond after Craig’s tenure comes to an end. Craig is currently cast in forthcoming films Bond 24 and Bond 25.


In pictures: Bond on screen across the years

Pierce Brosnan
Brosnan took over the role in 1995 when he played the spy in 'GoldenEye'. He played in a total of four films, and his last time playing 007 was in 2002 'Die Another Day'

Sean Connery
The Scottish actor first played Bond in the 1962 'Dr. No'. He portrayed the secret agent from 1962 until 1967, although he reprised the role twice: once in 1971 for 'Diamonds Are Forever' and again in 1983 in 'Never Say Never Again'

David Niven
Niven was 007 the time of one film; the 1967 'Casino Royale'

David Niven
Niven was 007 the time of one film; the 1967 'Casino Royale'

Roger Moore
Moore's Bond started with 'Live and Let Die', the 1973 film directed by Guy Hamilton. He was the face of 007 for 12 years, when his tenure finished with the 1985 'A View to a Kill'

Barry Nelson
The first ever Bond on screen, Nelson played James Bond in 1954 in Climax! Casino Royale

Timothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton was James Bond in 'The Living Daylights' and 'Licence to Kill'


Elba, who is set to voice tiger villain Shere Khan in Disney’s live-action remake of The Jungle Book, also said that he enjoys playing baddies on-screen.

“I find villains way more compelling to unearth their psyche. Writers love writing for villains because they can get a lot more off their chest, and it just means a lot more stuff for the actor to do,” he said.

“But good guys are also a challenge, because if you don't get the balance between being real and being, you know, a stereo-typically good guy, your character can come across as corny. So each has its challenges, but I think being a bad guy has more."
For fans keen to know more details of the actor’s life, Elba also revealed what he likes to eat for breakfast. “Steak and egg,” he said. “Eggs over medium. With some hot sauce on the side. Maybe a waffle or some brown toast. And some spinach. And then... if I can't get that, then I'll get scrambled eggs and salmon with some avocado.”

Meanwhile, the star has also revealed his favorite Disney film is Mary Poppins. He said: "Classic, man, just classic. The songs, the animation, amazing."

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