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Don't try to make James Bond woke, Idris Elba says

Don't try to make James Bond woke, Idris Elba says

Summary

British actor Idris Elba said James Bond should not be changed to fit modern social ideas about race or politics. He believes some audiences may not accept a black actor as James Bond and that the character should stay true to its original style. The search for the next James Bond actor has recently started.

Key Facts

  • Idris Elba said James Bond should not be made "woke," meaning not changed to fit current social or political trends.
  • Elba mentioned that some global audiences might not accept a black actor playing James Bond.
  • He said James Bond was created a certain way for a reason and should remain an escapist character.
  • Elba has been rumored to play Bond but said he was never really in the running for the role.
  • The search for a new James Bond began after Daniel Craig’s last film, "No Time To Die," five years ago.
  • The next James Bond movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight.
  • Casting director Nina Gold is leading the search for the new James Bond actor.
  • Possible candidates for the role include Callum Turner, Henry Cavill, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
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