Idris Elba eyed as next James Bond by Sony Pictures head, leak reveals
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Idris Elba eyed as next James Bond by Sony Pictures head, leak reveals
Idris Elba could be the next James Bond, according to the latest Sony Pictures leaks.
The Daily Beast reports that a leaked email suggests The Wire actor is in serious consideration for the role.
The company's chairman Amy Pascal apparently stated simply: "Idris should be the next Bond."
Pascal allegedly made the comment in an email to Elizabeth Cantillon, former executive vice president of production for Columbia Pictures - which distributes the Bond franchise.
The 42-year old actor has previously said he would be interested in taking over the role of Ian Flemming's iconic spy if it was offered to him.
Daniel Craig, who is currently filming his fourth appearance as Bond in new release Spectre, has previously voiced his desire to leave the franchise, though he is still contracted for a fifth Bond.
"I've been trying to get out of this from the very moment I got into it," the actor said.
"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 and if the s**t goes down, I've got a contract that somebody will happily wipe their ass with."
Spectre will open in cinemas worldwide on November 6, 2015.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a617814/idris-elba-eyed-as-next-james-bond-by-sony-pictures-head-leak-reveals.html#~oZ1k8gGAyZvgje
Idris Elba could be the next James Bond, according to the latest Sony Pictures leaks.
The Daily Beast reports that a leaked email suggests The Wire actor is in serious consideration for the role.
The company's chairman Amy Pascal apparently stated simply: "Idris should be the next Bond."
Pascal allegedly made the comment in an email to Elizabeth Cantillon, former executive vice president of production for Columbia Pictures - which distributes the Bond franchise.
The 42-year old actor has previously said he would be interested in taking over the role of Ian Flemming's iconic spy if it was offered to him.
Daniel Craig, who is currently filming his fourth appearance as Bond in new release Spectre, has previously voiced his desire to leave the franchise, though he is still contracted for a fifth Bond.
"I've been trying to get out of this from the very moment I got into it," the actor said.
"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 and if the s**t goes down, I've got a contract that somebody will happily wipe their ass with."
Spectre will open in cinemas worldwide on November 6, 2015.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a617814/idris-elba-eyed-as-next-james-bond-by-sony-pictures-head-leak-reveals.html#~oZ1k8gGAyZvgje
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White tears galore for sure
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That would be dope
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Idris has been clawing his way for a couple years to get that A-List shine, his last movie with Taraji Henson was a sign of that.
If he gets this role it'll be a wrap.
Soooooooo many black folks gonna come out in droves to see this sh-t.
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Black man as James Bond?! Yeah ? right. I'll believe it when I see it.
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Idris has been clawing his way for a couple years to get that A-List shine, his last movie with Taraji Henson was a sign of that.
If he gets this role it'll be a wrap.
Soooooooo many black folks gonna come out in droves to see this sh-t.
that just leaked online -
Black Excellence
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this been rumoured for awhile
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I look forward to seeing whites get upset
this is heimdall times 10 -
Hope it happens, especially now that it's been leaked out
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Didn't a Sony executive just say some ? about Denzel tho
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"Hennessey. Shaken, not stirred." -Blackish
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[img]http://memecrunch.com/meme/3EU8M/pause-? /image.png?w=400&c=1[/img]I think Idris has that and sex appeal down to a T so it'd be a much easier transition for him.
....who would be bind girl tho?
They probably wouldn't want an all black film. Im guessing a white girl
But Sanna would be a good choice -
Is he a good actor? I don't remember seeing him in naythingThe last movie was suppose to tie all the other bonds and verify that he was NOT in fact a codename.
That's a terrible idea
Wtf these writers smoking -
But I thought they black leads couldn't sell overseas
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But I thought they said black leads couldn't sell overseas?
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Seriously doubt this happens. And honestly Elba never came off as Bond to me, minus the obvious reasons. I think he would make a great villain though.
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Seriously doubt this happens. And honestly Elba never came off as Bond to me, minus the obvious reasons. I think he would make a great villain though.
Na, he'd make a great alternated Bond. Not necessarily a side kick but a spy for another agency with the same skills and assets as bond on a dual mission. -
But I thought they said black leads couldn't sell overseas?
Maybe they meant black American leads. Idris is from the UK annd a bigger star over there than here so maybe he is the exception to their racist rules.
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Wouldn't be surprised if Sony leaked this one themselves, to counteract the bad PR from the "black leads don't play well overseas" email
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Doooope
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StoneColdMikey wrote: »Didn't a Sony executive just say some ? about Denzel thoBut I thought they said black leads couldn't sell overseas?
This is a different exec. -
He british too. Craig ain't gonna wana do it forever so it wouldn't be a bad choice
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Just give me my thirst quenching white tears... let's go Idris!!!!!!
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White people definitely don't like this. We can't even have one storm trooper without ? hitting the fan. I hope this happens though. Can't think of any other actor to take over the role. Maybe dude from sons of anarchy.
