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Idris Elba Says He Was Never Considered to Play James Bond
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May 26, 2026
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1:03Now PlayingJames Bond fans have long speculated that Idris Elba would be next in line to play Agent 007 in the iconic film franchise but the actor now says he was never actually in the running for the role.
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