Idris Elba on James Bond: ‘I’m Not Going to Be That Guy’

Idris Elba on James Bond: ‘I’m Not Going to Be That Guy’
British actor Idris Elba speaks during the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 14, 2023. Kamran Jebreili/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Actor Idris Elba says he’s going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther—not James Bond.

Speaking Tuesday to the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming’s famed British spy. Those had grown louder after Daniel Craig’s demise as Bond in the 25th film in the franchise called “No Time to Die.”