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​Did Idris Elba Just Drop A Hint He’s Going To Be Taking On James Bond?

​Did Idris Elba Just Drop A Hint He’s Going To Be Taking On James Bond?

Daniel Craig's time could be up.

Anonymous

Anonymous

The speculation is killing us at this point. Is Idris Elba going to be the next James Bond?

Let's review the facts.

First of all, Daniel Craig can't seem to make up his mind whether he wants to do another one, despite £150 million being dangled in front of him. So we could be getting another James Bond and it's one of the most coveted roles for a man to play. There's the big paycheck, the blockbuster movie, the cars, the gadgets, the Bond girl and the amazing locations. Who wouldn't gnaw their left arm off for that role?

Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig

Credit: PA Images

All the previous James Bonds have been white - which doesn't reflect the multi-cultural state of the UK, never mind MI6. And in 2017, Barabra Broccoli, the famously secretive producer of the Bond series might want to choose a black actor. It's about time they were a bit more open with the role. And Idris Elba is the only black guy - so far - in the running.

But most importantly, he is cool as fuck. He's a gritty actor who is smooth, cool and is a DJ and has an OBE. Who else can say that? He's known in the US for his role on The Wire and he's loved in the UK, too.

However, he's denied he knows anything about who the next James Bond is on several occasions. He shuts down all conversations and says no one has talked to him.

He's an actor, guys! He's a very good actor!

But he's dropped a little hint for us in an advert for OMAZE - a charity that helps girls in Sierre Leone (where his parents are from) go to school. He's offering himself up for a Valentine's Day date in order to raise funds.

And he's gone to some children for date advice - natch. And they come up with some great stuff.

On eating, one girl said: "Don't get beans. Cos you'll fart." Solid advice, there, Idris.

Some of it's a bit weird. Another girl said the way to tell someone you like them is to: "Pull a face. And then pass out." Hmmm, maybe take that one with a grain of salt.

But then Idris asks them: "If you could go on a date with anybody, who would it be?"

And when one of the kids say James Bond, Idris Elba looks into the camera with such a cheeky grin on his face!

What does it mean? IS HE TROLLING US?! Is he James Bond? Tell us, Idris, you big old tease!

Words: Laura Hamilton

Featured Image Credit: OMAZE

Topics: James Bond