Idris Elba has been the subject of James Bond rumors for several years, but in a recent interview with the SmartLess podcast, the British actor, who is known for the HBO series The Wire and BBC's Luther, confessed that he lost interest in playing 007 when the focus shifted to his race.

Idris Elba lost interest in playing James Bond due to focus on race: 'We need to evolve'

Ever since Daniel Craig starred in his last James Bond film no time to die in 2021 there has been various speculation about his successor the successful candidates will become the eighth actor to play Iron Fleming's iconic character following Sean Connery David Niven George Lazenby Roger Moore Timothy Dalton Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. But the question everyone is asking is who will it be. Watch to know more.

James Bond: The hunt for the perfect British secret agent continues

If a new report is true, Aaron Taylor-Johnson may be the next James Bond. The English actor, as per Puck News, met Barbara Broccoli, one of the producers of movies involving the British super-spy, and the meeting apparently went well.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson to be the next James Bond? English actor reportedly met 007 producers

It was recently announced that Henry Cavill will not be the Superman of the DC Universe that is being developed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-CEOs of DC Studios.

After Henry Cavill's Superman exit, fans want him to be next James Bond!

Since Daniel Craig announced that he will retire from the role of fictional British spy James Bond after 'No Time to Die', there has been much speculation as to who should don the role next.

'James Bond' producer says next 007 will not be a young actor: 'He isn’t some kid out of high school'

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Idris Elba lost interest in playing James Bond due to focus on race: 'We need to evolve'

James Bond: The hunt for the perfect British secret agent continues

Aaron Taylor-Johnson to be the next James Bond? English actor reportedly met 007 producers

After Henry Cavill's Superman exit, fans want him to be next James Bond!

'James Bond' producer says next 007 will not be a young actor: 'He isn’t some kid out of high school'