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Idris Elba Is 44 Today & Might Be The Next James Bond

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Idris Elba turns 44 on Tuesday (6 September) and what a year he’s had. From starring in six movies released in cinemas including Star Trek Beyond, Bastille Day and Zootropolis and launching his own clothing line with clothing brand Superdry, he’s been busy. He’s even been awarded an OBE!

Aside that,Ron Howard has backed Idris Elba to be the next James Bond – and says that the British actor has the right ‘presence’ to play 007.

The Oscar winning director of A Beautiful Mind is currently working with Elba on the big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower.’

But Ron, who is co-producing the film, seems mightily impressed by what he has seen of the star so far.

He told Radio Times: ‘He’s got such a presence, and is so cool. I’d love to see him as Bond.’

Read More: metro

 

Daniel Craig Becomes ‘Highest-Paid’ James Bond Actor Ever As He Earns $60m For ‘Spectre’ Movie

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Daniel Craig is the highest-paid James Bond star ever as the Spectre action hero is said to be in line to earn around £39million for his role in 007’s latest adventure.

According to The Sun, the actor’s deal for his salary and profit share is worth more than the combined earnings of all the men to take on the role.A source close to MGM said:

Daniel’s deal means he’ll bank $24million (£15.66m) for acting, around $6million (£3.82m) for endorsements and $30million (£19.58m) if the financial projections are on course.”Even taking inflation into account he is by far the highest paid Bond actor.”

Craig’s predecessor Pierce Brosnan is said to be in second place with £24.4million across his four films, whilst George Lazenby pulled in just £34,000 for On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

However, he says his deal with Bond series is done. When asked if he would film another, the actor said

Now? I’d rather break this glass and slash my wrists.
“No, not at the moment. Not at all. That’s fine. I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I want to do is move on.”

Fans are clamouring for Idris Elba to take over!

Idris Elba Denies James Bond Reports: ‘It’s Just A Rumour, I Have No Idea’

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Idris Elba has denied any truth behind reports that he is in line to play the first black James Bond.

The Luther star has previously joked about “being handsome enough” to take on the 007 role, but has now said the reports are entirely speculative.

When asked about being neck and neck with Damian Lewis at the bookies to replace Daniel Craig, the actor told the Radio Times: “It’s just a rumour. I have no idea.”

Pierce Brosnan and Kanye West are among the high profile names who have backed Elba for the role, with the former 007 actor saying Elba “would make a good Bond”.

The actor has been rumoured to play the British spy for a number of years, but his name resurfaced again in 2014  when a hacked Sony email revealed the company thought the actor “should be the next Bond”.

 

The actor responded to the leaked email in a tweet, saying he was “glad you think I’ve got a shot!”

Elba has previously said he would definitely accept the role if it was offered to him.

In a Reddit AMA in September 2014 he said he would “absolutely” accept the role if it “was offered to me” after being asked by a fan.

Daniel Craig, who is currently filming the forthcoming Bond film Spectre, is signed to do one more movie after its release. He has previously said he would like to leave the franchise afterwards.

“I’ve been trying to get out of this from the very moment I got into it. But they won’t let me go, and I’ve agreed to do a couple more, but let’s see how this one does, because business is business,” he told Rolling Stone two years ago.