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Idris Elba reveals he never truly believed he’d become James Bond, calling years of fan speculation “not legit” and arguing that Bond’s essence lies in escapism—not woke messaging. He notes global audiences may not yet be ready for a Black 007, and despite global support in 2015, his age and Daniel Craig’s long tenure kept the dream on hold. Now 53, Elba’s reportedly passed over for the role as Amazon MGM seeks a younger actor—but his career is booming with projects like Masters of the Universe and a Netflix Luther film proving he’s far from done.
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