James Bond patron Barbara Broccoli has verified that Idris Elba is” part of the discussion”to replace Daniel Craig as 007.
The 49- the time-old actor has long been mooted as a possible successor to Daniel Craig as the debonair asset and patron Barbara Broccoli is apprehensive that the “ Luther” actor would be a popular choice for the iconic part.
She told Deadline’s Crew Call podcast”Well, we know Idris, we are musketeers with him, and he is a magnific actor. And, you know, it’s been a part of the discussion, but it’s always delicate to have the discussion when you have someone in the seat.”
Barbara added that there’s no rush from Bond heads to name a successor to Craig as they want to let the cast and crew savour the star’s final 007 movie “ No Time To Die”.
The 61- time-old patron said”I suppose we’ve decided that until’No Time To Die’has had its run and Daniel has been suitable to – well, we have all been suitable to savour, reap the benefits of Daniel’s awful term, we are not gon na suppose about, or talk about anybody differently.”
It was preliminarily reported that Idris was in” early” addresses to play a Bond villain.
A source told The Sun review”Idris has had informal addresses with the plant and he has been told there’s a part in the coming Bond film for him, if he wants it.
“He wo n’t be the title character, but they do honor the quantum of pull and respect he commands, and they want to work with him on a fully original character for the coming investiture.
“It’s still veritably early days for the exchanges but, so far, it looks like it would be the part of a villain.”