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It is not a goal for my career Idris Elba puts the lid on James Bond fan-casting stories

By Sourav Chakraborty Modified 08 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Idris Elba as Heimdall in Thor (Image via Marvel) The fabled James Bond franchise and Idris Elba's name have appeared beside each other multiple times over the past decade. Often touted by fans, critics, and enthusiasts as the successor to the massively successful portrayal of the secret agent played by Daniel Craig, Idris Elba has finally put a lid on rumored casting stories. In a recent interview on the Jemele Hill is Unbothered podcast, the Beast star expressed his frustration over the constant questions about playing the role of James Bond. After years of repeating his answer about the Bond franchise, Elba has finally revealed how frustrated he is with the nagging, and even called it "lazy journalism." He further claimed that the role is not for him and that he does not view Bond’s role as his career goal. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Read on for more details about Idris Elba's comments on playing the iconic character.

I m not that guy but in everyone s world I might be - Idris Elba

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post The prolific British actor has long been tipped as the next James Bond. This comes for a variety of reasons. For one, the stylish and charismatic actor embodies almost everything that the fictional British Secret Service agent stands for, be it the subtle charm or the piercing look. Moreover, there has never been a James Bond actor of color, with the previous ones being played by actors like Pierce Brosnan and Sean Connery. However, the actor does not believe that this role is ideal for him or his career. After years of dodging the question and denying it, he has made a bold statement putting a stop to the James Bond rumors on the podcast The Shop. He said: "It is not a goal for my career. I don’t think that, you know, playing Bond will satisfy some of my personal goals." View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Elba further acknowledged how playing the iconic character will satisfy the nation. He said: "It will definitely satisfy the will of a nation. I’m not gonna lie, every corner of the world I go, and I’m talking about different cultures, they always go ‘Bond,’ and I feel it is beyond me at this junction, It’s beyond me. You know, it’s not a question of, should I, do I, will I. It is what the will of the nation dictates sometimes. I’m not that guy, but in everyone’s world I might be." On Jemel Hill is Unbothered, Idris Elba declared that he had no more answers to the Bond question and stated: "I have no more answers for it. I just tell people ‘aw, don’t ask me that.’ Because a lot of times it’s really lazy journalism. And people try to use it as clickbait like ‘what’s he gonna say this time?’ I try to say the same things. Every now and then I just tease them, but every now and then I’ll give them some philosophy on why I don’t want to do it or why it’s a rumor. But most times now I tend not to talk about it." For now, netizens can safely rule out Idris Elba while talking about the next Bond film. The next film in the franchise is over two years away and there are plenty of options to explore before that. Sadly, this is a closed chapter for now. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Adelle Fernandes × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी