Popular British actor Idris Elba is reportedly not keen on playing the popular James Bond 007 role as he has passed up the chance to take over from Daniel Craig.
A source told the Sun that the 49-year-old actor is keen to pursue other roles.
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The source said: ‘Fans and the movie producer Barbara wanted Idris Elba but he wants to create something for himself.
‘‘However, he’s put forward names to play 007. He’s ‘informally’ in the decision-making process as he’s been in talks with producers of the James Bon franchise for so long.”