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Idris Elba puts James Bond rumours to bed once and for all and claims he is 'more famous for NOT playing Bond' than 'some of the actors who did'


Idris Elba, 51 has finally put the rumours about him being cast as the next James Bond to bed.

It was recently believed that Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be getting himself a license to kill in four James Bond films after 'endless discussions' with studio execs - who insiders claim are hoping he can replace Daniel Craig to lead the franchise into a new age with a 'fantasy' twist. It was recently believed that Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be getting himself a license to kill in four James Bond films after 'endless discussions' with studio execs - who insiders claim are hoping he can replace Daniel Craig to lead the franchise into a new age with a 'fantasy' twist Aaron is yet to officially accept the role or make a formal comment on his standing but in March he spoke out in an interview with Rolling Stone UK, insisting he won't be a part of the 'pop culture studio film' machine

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