Over the last few years, Idris Elba became quite the popular pick to play the new James Bond, and while the actor did entertain the idea he was turned off by the idea when it became about race. Saying that those who weren't happy with the idea made the discourse "disgusting" and "putting" while also citing that the racist comments that he received soured him on the whole thing. Idris Elba Gives Definitive Answer on Longstanding James Bond Rumour, Confirms He Is ‘Not Going To Be That Guy!’

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