Absolutely no.You can’t change the color of his skin. Bond can’t be white one day and the next another color.
I guess Bond will be losing one of it’s most long time fans.
At least I have videos of all Bond films up to now.
not racist if you disagree with this decision, simple fact is james bond is a 40-50 year old white man .created by a white man it was his creation his idea his stories. !! its disrespectful to the character to the creator and to the legacy, dont piggyback someone elses creations to fulfill an agenda . this would ruin the franchise, period !!! create another spy and make him black . if its well written and done correctly people will support it and watch, you want a built in fan base without doing the work.
Did you know that the original Betty Boop was Black ? The character is based on a Black woman. Did you enjoy the movie “Pay It Forward” ? Good..because unlike the MOVIE, the man who Kevin Spacey’s character is based on is Black. Let go of your racism, beloved. You just might ENJOY life
In the meantime, I’ve never seen a James Bond movie in my life. I was never interested. I would definitely go see one if Idris Elba plays Bond. Not because he is Black, but because that is a beautiful Man who is a great actor. Love seeing him on the big screen !!
I love Idris & grew up on Bond movies. I believe he’d be a great 007! More concerned with his age then anything else. Now will Felix be white or black? 🤣
James bond was not black, Ian Fleming, who was at headquarters in British Military intelligence commanded a soldier that saved over 30 people during the war, he was British he was Caucasian, leave it alone, they’ll ruin the franchise and lose millions of fans
I think that Idris would make an awesome James Bond.
He’s a great actor, and he’s a Brit. I personally wouldn’t have a problem if they cast him in the role.
My only concern though is would the role even be worth it for him, since I already know the backlash and racist hate that he will receive from some fans of he’s cast in the role. 🙄
It’s the same old thing each and every time they cast a black person in a role that most assume should be white. 🙄 Sometimes it’s not even that the character has long presumed to be white. Sometimes it’s just the sheer fact that black people are cast in popular franchises just in general! 🥴 Examples: John Boyega (Star Wars), Moses Ingram (Obi-Wan Kenobi), etc. These black actors and actresses get so much hate just for being part of a franchise. It’s really sickening.
So while I would love for Mr. Elba to be the next Bond (I think he would be awesome actually), I already fear the backlash he would receive, and wonder if the role would even be worth it to him in the long run. 🥴 😔
Dude you sound ridiculous. This is what a reboot is all about 🙄. Idris has everything that is possible for him to be Bond. He has the looks,charm,accent, sexiness. Change is good. The movie will be a huge success if you watch it or not. James Bond is about the plot and the action. It shouldn’t be about color.
That’s just silly. That like saying Santa Claus is white, so should be portrayed as white. Bond is a fictional character. Bond is known for his characteristics, such as classy, smooth, highly trained assassin, etc. This character can be portrayed by any one of color as long as you stick with the personality of the character. The actor who plays the part should be based on being able to pull off BOND young or seasoned.
This is not real life. This is a form of Art. Art is about expressions, changes, differences, innovative and let’s not be boring. He is rugged and fine. Don’t focus on the individual but the Art.
Bond is a spy which means color doesn’t matter unless you make it an issue. Show me where Fleming specified that Bond had to be white? I think Elba could pull it off. I like him as Luther the British equivalent to Bosch.
He was white you ignorant person read the 1st novel James bond of The Secret service please educate yourself and don’t make yourself look like the biggest ignoramus on the Internet
Idris Elba is an excellent actor and could be the next Bond. He would bring a different approach to the franchise. As long as the scripts are well written and everything falls into place it’s going to be just fine.
Thank You. It’s about time Focus on people’s gifts and experiences.
The color of one’s skin should have never matter but it did, but now it’s time to mature and move on from the old antiquated obsolete way of thinking.
Absolutely! I love Idris. Luther is a sign of how he would be. But, do it right. Get 4-5 scripts and films planned out now. Film them back to back so age isn’t a factor for the later films.
Yes, please. Then maybe I’d actually be interested in watching a Bond film. Ron P is right, film multiple movies at once. Idris is so good in Luther, he would make an awesome Bond.
You know nothing about bond what he meant what he was all about please let’s stop with the racist comments there’s nothing to do with color James bond was not black he was Caucasian
No. Why do we have to keep going through this? You wouldn’t have any other race play Shaft or Blade, would you? I like Idris. He’s a great actor, but when a character has been established, you don’t change to fit some political narrative.
Ok, my issue here wasn’t about Idris Elba being Bond, my issue here was the writer of this article mentioned all of the Bond actors (even the unofficial ones) but failed to mentioned George Lazenby?!
I am a fan of Idris Elba. But not as James Bond. Maybe 10 years ago but not now. I think the ONLY choice for James Bond is Alexander Dreymon. He is perfect for the role. Very athletically inclined, very physically fit, incredibly handsome, excellent actor.
Personally I like Idris he’s cool, space, sharp just that I would say no because of his age.
Henry Caval is 39 perfect for the roll he can easily do 15 years of bond.
I remember they released a bond film every 18 months. They should get back to that schedule.
I’m a big fan of Idris Elba, but after 50 years, James Bond is an older white guy.
Now what I would like to see, have Idris Elba star in a new James Bond spinoff series with him as Felix Lighter. Felix Lighter could even team up with whoever James Bond. With Edris’s concerns about health and activity, they could write that into the character.
Let them at least make one or two Bond movies with Idris; I just want to see him do Bond plus he is British, Handsome and still in physical shape. I know he can do one Bond. Put the man in the History Books being the first Black man to do a Bond Movie. Stop being antiquated and old fashioned live people live a little.
My God what is wrong with us Humans? Stop being Closed Minded.
We all know we would like to see Idris do at least one Bond movie. Even the people claimed they wouldn’t watch it. Let’s create History.
James Bond is dead. Why not make new movies with other 00 numbers, then they can be black, female, trans, whatever, and still do the same missions as Bond
I think Idris would have made a great Bond, but he is too old now. He would end up making only one movie and then they would have to find another actor.
I love Idris and think he’s a stupendous actor! But I don’t want to see Ian Flemings beloved character changed into something else. James Bond is James Bond. Create a new MI6 super spy… Even give him, her or they, the Double O designation. But don’t call the character the name James Bond! Heck, if diversity is the end game, come up with original characters of whatever ethnic, cultural or sexual identity you want. But please be true to the character! I think an Asian actor should play Tiger Tanaka, a super spy ally of Bond from You Only Live Twice. Don’t sadden legions of James Bond fans by making him anything but what he’s always been. Otherwise why not have Idris play Anne of Green Gables or Wonder Woman? When will it end???
You can tell people who’ve never created anything in their life, because these are the people that have no concept, or respect for artist integrity.
Sure, anybody can be James Bond if the producers choose to hire them, but the more they stray from the source material, the more the films will be adaptations in name only, and at that point, then why the heck do you want to call it James Bond at all, because it isn’t.
Comments for MCU Actor Might Leave Marvel Behind to Play James Bond
Cliff
Absolutely no.You can’t change the color of his skin. Bond can’t be white one day and the next another color.
I guess Bond will be losing one of it’s most long time fans.
At least I have videos of all Bond films up to now.
Joe M
If you are racist just say that.
JHG1970
not racist if you disagree with this decision, simple fact is james bond is a 40-50 year old white man .created by a white man it was his creation his idea his stories. !! its disrespectful to the character to the creator and to the legacy, dont piggyback someone elses creations to fulfill an agenda . this would ruin the franchise, period !!! create another spy and make him black . if its well written and done correctly people will support it and watch, you want a built in fan base without doing the work.
Nunya
Did you know that the original Betty Boop was Black ? The character is based on a Black woman. Did you enjoy the movie “Pay It Forward” ? Good..because unlike the MOVIE, the man who Kevin Spacey’s character is based on is Black. Let go of your racism, beloved. You just might ENJOY life
In the meantime, I’ve never seen a James Bond movie in my life. I was never interested. I would definitely go see one if Idris Elba plays Bond. Not because he is Black, but because that is a beautiful Man who is a great actor. Love seeing him on the big screen !!
Juana
He is to old. Skin color doesn’t matter, but can he do 5 James Bond movies starting at 49 years old?
Katie Comer
I love Idris & grew up on Bond movies. I believe he’d be a great 007! More concerned with his age then anything else. Now will Felix be white or black? 🤣
SCOTT m Lee-ROSS
Congratulations on earning your racist card today. It is official.
R. Charles
James bond was not black, Ian Fleming, who was at headquarters in British Military intelligence commanded a soldier that saved over 30 people during the war, he was British he was Caucasian, leave it alone, they’ll ruin the franchise and lose millions of fans
Crystal
I think that Idris would make an awesome James Bond.
He’s a great actor, and he’s a Brit. I personally wouldn’t have a problem if they cast him in the role.
My only concern though is would the role even be worth it for him, since I already know the backlash and racist hate that he will receive from some fans of he’s cast in the role. 🙄
It’s the same old thing each and every time they cast a black person in a role that most assume should be white. 🙄 Sometimes it’s not even that the character has long presumed to be white. Sometimes it’s just the sheer fact that black people are cast in popular franchises just in general! 🥴 Examples: John Boyega (Star Wars), Moses Ingram (Obi-Wan Kenobi), etc. These black actors and actresses get so much hate just for being part of a franchise. It’s really sickening.
So while I would love for Mr. Elba to be the next Bond (I think he would be awesome actually), I already fear the backlash he would receive, and wonder if the role would even be worth it to him in the long run. 🥴 😔
Crystal
But Bond can be Scottish one day with dark hair, and British with blonde hair the next though right? 😏
Let’s face it, right now “James Bond” is really just an alias. The agent number is 007.
By your logic, the James Bond character should have died forever after Sean Connery no longer assumed the role. 🙄
Katie Comer
Let’s not forget, they negative nelly’s hated Daniel Craig at first too. And in my opinion he’s been the best.
Afroitalia
Dude you sound ridiculous. This is what a reboot is all about 🙄. Idris has everything that is possible for him to be Bond. He has the looks,charm,accent, sexiness. Change is good. The movie will be a huge success if you watch it or not. James Bond is about the plot and the action. It shouldn’t be about color.
amcjuly
100% agree, I would watch it…of course I need to finish Craig’s movies first >.>
JRJ
That’s just silly. That like saying Santa Claus is white, so should be portrayed as white. Bond is a fictional character. Bond is known for his characteristics, such as classy, smooth, highly trained assassin, etc. This character can be portrayed by any one of color as long as you stick with the personality of the character. The actor who plays the part should be based on being able to pull off BOND young or seasoned.
Laureen
This is not real life. This is a form of Art. Art is about expressions, changes, differences, innovative and let’s not be boring. He is rugged and fine. Don’t focus on the individual but the Art.
Sjdbsbsjf
Clearly troll bait. Cringy Edgelord stuff. SAD!
KC
Bond is a spy which means color doesn’t matter unless you make it an issue. Show me where Fleming specified that Bond had to be white? I think Elba could pull it off. I like him as Luther the British equivalent to Bosch.
R. Charles
He was white you ignorant person read the 1st novel James bond of The Secret service please educate yourself and don’t make yourself look like the biggest ignoramus on the Internet
Ernie S.
Idris Elba is an excellent actor and could be the next Bond. He would bring a different approach to the franchise. As long as the scripts are well written and everything falls into place it’s going to be just fine.
Afroitalia
You are exactly right.
Laureen
Thank You. It’s about time Focus on people’s gifts and experiences.
The color of one’s skin should have never matter but it did, but now it’s time to mature and move on from the old antiquated obsolete way of thinking.
Ron P
Absolutely! I love Idris. Luther is a sign of how he would be. But, do it right. Get 4-5 scripts and films planned out now. Film them back to back so age isn’t a factor for the later films.
Kim
Yes, please. Then maybe I’d actually be interested in watching a Bond film. Ron P is right, film multiple movies at once. Idris is so good in Luther, he would make an awesome Bond.
R. Charles
You know nothing about bond what he meant what he was all about please let’s stop with the racist comments there’s nothing to do with color James bond was not black he was Caucasian
Afroitalia
So what he was white times have changed. That doesn’t mean that the franchise can’t move in another direction. Give me a break
Laureen
Too many people are boring and not mature enough to learn and grasp new and different just live a little.
Dude
No. Why do we have to keep going through this? You wouldn’t have any other race play Shaft or Blade, would you? I like Idris. He’s a great actor, but when a character has been established, you don’t change to fit some political narrative.
SCOTT m Lee-ROSS
Awesome, another one has earned her racist card today. Two in one post, that might be a record. Congrats.
R. Charles
100% correct my friend you said it perfectly end of discussion
Laureen
Yes they would do it too. You know Hollywood would do it. Eventually it will happen and I will watch it. Acting is a Fantasy which is Fun.
RealLifeWitch26
Ok, my issue here wasn’t about Idris Elba being Bond, my issue here was the writer of this article mentioned all of the Bond actors (even the unofficial ones) but failed to mentioned George Lazenby?!
Phil
No!
The person I’d like to see as bond is Sam Heughan from outlander.
Scottish – young and a superb actor!
Becky
I am a fan of Idris Elba. But not as James Bond. Maybe 10 years ago but not now. I think the ONLY choice for James Bond is Alexander Dreymon. He is perfect for the role. Very athletically inclined, very physically fit, incredibly handsome, excellent actor.
Deja
Please, Please, Please do it! Then I would absolutely bring out family to see the new and improved James Bond!!!
Don
Personally I like Idris he’s cool, space, sharp just that I would say no because of his age.
Henry Caval is 39 perfect for the roll he can easily do 15 years of bond.
I remember they released a bond film every 18 months. They should get back to that schedule.
Terrance
1st of all HES A FICTIONAL CHARACTER and most importantly I would love to see Idris as Bond it would be awesome!
Rt
I’m a big fan of Idris Elba, but after 50 years, James Bond is an older white guy.
Now what I would like to see, have Idris Elba star in a new James Bond spinoff series with him as Felix Lighter. Felix Lighter could even team up with whoever James Bond. With Edris’s concerns about health and activity, they could write that into the character.
Laureen
Let them at least make one or two Bond movies with Idris; I just want to see him do Bond plus he is British, Handsome and still in physical shape. I know he can do one Bond. Put the man in the History Books being the first Black man to do a Bond Movie. Stop being antiquated and old fashioned live people live a little.
My God what is wrong with us Humans? Stop being Closed Minded.
We all know we would like to see Idris do at least one Bond movie. Even the people claimed they wouldn’t watch it. Let’s create History.
Scud
James Bond is dead. Why not make new movies with other 00 numbers, then they can be black, female, trans, whatever, and still do the same missions as Bond
Piglet
I think Idris would have made a great Bond, but he is too old now. He would end up making only one movie and then they would have to find another actor.
Keith
He’d have made a great Bond……. 20 years ago.
Michael
I love Idris and think he’s a stupendous actor! But I don’t want to see Ian Flemings beloved character changed into something else. James Bond is James Bond. Create a new MI6 super spy… Even give him, her or they, the Double O designation. But don’t call the character the name James Bond! Heck, if diversity is the end game, come up with original characters of whatever ethnic, cultural or sexual identity you want. But please be true to the character! I think an Asian actor should play Tiger Tanaka, a super spy ally of Bond from You Only Live Twice. Don’t sadden legions of James Bond fans by making him anything but what he’s always been. Otherwise why not have Idris play Anne of Green Gables or Wonder Woman? When will it end???
Michele
He’s perfect for the role. He has the Bond charisma. I hope he accepts. Age should not be a concern, Roger Moore proved that.
Eddie
That’s absolutely ridiculous to be thinking that Mom could be black
James
You can tell people who’ve never created anything in their life, because these are the people that have no concept, or respect for artist integrity.
Sure, anybody can be James Bond if the producers choose to hire them, but the more they stray from the source material, the more the films will be adaptations in name only, and at that point, then why the heck do you want to call it James Bond at all, because it isn’t.
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