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Jun 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Idris Elba dismisses James Bond rumors as unrealistic
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Idris Elba said James Bond rumors are not realistic and that some audiences would not accept a Black male in the role.
WHO: Idris Elba
WHAT: Idris Elba dismissed talk of him playing James Bond and criticized expectations about the character being “woke.”
WHEN: Jun 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He reacted to James Bond casting rumors and said certain audiences would not accept a Black man in the role.
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