Idris Elba has confirmed he was never considered for the role of James Bond. The actor addressed years of speculation in comments to People magazine.
Idris Elba told People that he was “honestly not in the race ever” and added that his “name’s not getting thrown out, no way.” He noted that producers are seeking a younger actor and wished the next 007 well, saying he cannot wait to see the result. Elba reiterated that he “wasn’t in the race in the first place.”
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The first Spanish film in competition at Cannes, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, premiered Saturday with Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo in the lead roles. The movie explores the reunion of a father and daughter after 13 years apart.
Tom Francis, the 26-year-old British actor from the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard, has auditioned to play James Bond in the next 007 film. The casting process continues under casting director Nina Gold.
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The Apple TV show Hijack offers real-time action reminiscent of the classic series 24.
Cillian Murphy has again rejected rumors of portraying Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter TV series, following hints from original actor Ralph Fiennes. In a new interview, the Oscar winner dismissed the idea outright as production ramps up.
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Alec Baldwin jumped into the fray to back Lupita Nyong’o after Elon Musk and Matt Walsh questioned her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. The Oscar winner posted a direct Instagram message to Musk on May 17 2026.