Is Idris Elba the New James Bond?

Idris Elba isn't doing much to quiet the rumors that he's being considered for the role of James Bond in a new spy thriller. A recent tweet from Elba kept the rumors alive, even if it didn't offer any specific information. Read on to find out more.

Via Page Six.

LONDON — British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, offering an enigmatic Twitter post that fueled the buzz about him becoming the first black Bond.

The star of shows such as “The Wire” and “Luther” on Sunday posted an artistic selfie under the words “my name’s Elba, Idris Elba,” echoing the spy’s famous catchphrase.

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A post shared by Idris Elba (@idriselba) on May 24, 2018 at 9:59am PDT

American film producer Antoine Fuqua stoked long-running speculation about Elba taking on the role last week, when he told Britain’s Daily Star that Bond movie boss Barbara Broccoli had said “it is time” for a non-white actor to play agent 007.

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