Idris Elba is said to have withdrawn from talks to become the next James Bond, despite being the frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig.
The Luther actor, 49, reportedly wants to pursue his own projects, having recently confirmed a feature-length Luther film. This will see him reprise the role of DCI John Luther after 10 years of the BBC show.
Idris had been the favourite to star as 007 since Daniel, 54, stepped down as the secret agent after last year's No Time To Die. William Hill had odds on him taking on the role at 5-2.
