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Mike Reyes

Idris Elba Has Taken Himself Out Of The James Bond Running, But He's Still Tom Hanks' Pick

Idris Elba in Luther: The Fallen Sun and Tom Hanks in A Man Called Otto, pictured side by side.

We’re still in the midst of waiting to find out which actor will be the next face of the James Bond movies, with the race leading to next year’s intended production of Bond 26. Longtime favorite Idris Elba took himself out of the running for the role earlier this year, basically ending most people’s hopes of seeing him cast. However, that’s not enough for actor/author Tom Hanks to reconsider his pick for 007, as he’s just come out in support of the Luther star.

As he spoke with BBC about his debut novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, America’s Dad discussed changes in literature from the past. That very subject has seen a lot of discussion thanks to the newly edited editions of Ian Fleming’s 007 adventures, which in turn leapt into who Hanks thinks should be the next James Bond. Here’s how the star of A Man Called Otto lent his support to Idris Elba as a result:

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