Idris Elba Claims He Was Never ‘In the Race’ to Be the Next James Bond

Idris Elba Responds to New James Bond Casting: 'I'm Honestly Not in the Race Ever'

Idris Elba confirms he was never in the running to play James Bond as he puts to bed years of rumours on the race to 007

Idris Elba Says He’s Never Truly Been ‘in the Race’ to Play James Bond Despite Years-Long Rumors.