As the
debate rages on over whether Idris Elba should be cast as the first ever
black James Bond, he’s landed some high-profile support in the form of
Kanye West.
debate rages on over whether Idris Elba should be cast as the first ever
black James Bond, he’s landed some high-profile support in the form of
Kanye West.
The
outspoken rapper, 37, insists that 42-year-old Idris would be perfect
for the coveted role, currently held by Daniel Craig, branding the
possibility ‘visionary’ casting.
outspoken rapper, 37, insists that 42-year-old Idris would be perfect
for the coveted role, currently held by Daniel Craig, branding the
possibility ‘visionary’ casting.
He told The Sun:
‘I know Idris a little bit and he is a big talent. The movies he has
been making are special, and when the role for James Bond comes up it
needs to be his.
‘I know Idris a little bit and he is a big talent. The movies he has
been making are special, and when the role for James Bond comes up it
needs to be his.
Big support: Kanye West has thrown his weight behind Idris Elba to become the first black James Bond
‘James
Bond is a role made for British actors and you won’t find a British
actor who has the talent of Idris. To be honest you won’t find many
anywhere who have his talent.
Bond is a role made for British actors and you won’t find a British
actor who has the talent of Idris. To be honest you won’t find many
anywhere who have his talent.
‘Artists
should be visionaries. A black James Bond would be visionary no doubt.
Something that 30 years ago would have seemed crazy should now be
something that is a real possibility.’
should be visionaries. A black James Bond would be visionary no doubt.
Something that 30 years ago would have seemed crazy should now be
something that is a real possibility.’
While
some have argued that Idris could never portray the famous spy because
he’s black, the actor finally spoke up over the weekend when he shared a
humorous selfie.
some have argued that Idris could never portray the famous spy because
he’s black, the actor finally spoke up over the weekend when he shared a
humorous selfie.
Joker! Idris Elba tweets his thanks to those supportive of the idea of him playing ‘handsome’ James Bond