Actor Idris Elba has confirmed that he will not be the next James Bond.
Speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film Yardie on Tuesday night, he clearly denied the possibility. He quashed hopes of many fans that he might be taking over as the popular fictional character James Bond from actor Daniel Craig, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The actor was asked if he preferred shaken or stirred, in a nod to the spy character’s favourite drink – a martini.
Elba replied: Stir fried actually. He was then asked: Am I looking at the next 007?
The actor was quick in giving a response with a firm no.
Last week, Idris Elba posted a selfie on Twitter, captioning it: “My name’s Elba, Idris Elba,” echoing Bond’s catchphrase.
The actor acknowledged that apparently he might have let a firestorm emerge by telling people his name in a certain manner.
Photo courtesy: www.theverge.com
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