Jacob Smith

9 Jun 2026

British actor Idris Elba has said that James Bond should not become “… – Jacob Smith

British actor Idris Elba has said that James Bond should not become “woke” and suggested some audiences may not accept a Black male actor in the iconic role. Speaking to GQ, Elba said he was flattered by years of speculation linking him to 007 but insisted he was never truly in contention. He added that Bond was originally written a certain way while acknowledging the compliments that came with being associated with the legendary spy franchise. #JamesBond #IdrisElba #Entertainment