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Elba says race talk around Bond casting disappointing

Idris Elba opens up about the never-ending James Bond rumors, and why he sometimes gets "disheartened" by the whole conversation.

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Published : Jun 28, 2019, 9:32 AM IST

Updated : Jun 28, 2019, 11:14 AM IST

London: Even though Idris Elba isn't trying to become the next James Bond, he's disheartened that some people don't think he should be considered for the spy role because he's black.

The British actor says in the August issue of Vanity Fair that it's frustrating that there are people who say "'It can't be.' And it really turns out to be the color of my skin."

Idris Elba opens up about the never-ending James Bond rumors

Some have speculated that the 'Luther' star would make the perfect Bond. Elba says although Bond is a coveted, beloved character that he would be fascinated to play, he doesn't need to put himself in the position of questioning whether a stint as Bond did or didn't work "because of the color of my skin."

The 'Pacific Rim' star also talked about how having a Bond that breaks the mold would actually make a lot of sense for the character.

Elba stars in 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' due in theaters in August.

With inputs from APTN

Last Updated : Jun 28, 2019, 11:14 AM IST

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