https://freerepublic.com/tag/007worldisdead/ en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:06:51 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383215/posts The recently knighted star has been linked to the role for a long timeIdris Elba has confirmed he will not be playing James Bond, saying that he felt some audiences wouldn’t “go for” a Black actor playing the role. The award-winning actor, who has been the star of films including The Suicide Squad, Pacific Rim, and TV series The Wire, has been linked with the role for many years, with speculation building following the departure of Daniel Craig from the role in 2021. However, in a recent interview with British GQ, he discussed why he won’t be playing the part.... NME https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383215/posts#comment Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:06:51 GMT