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The Independent UK
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Jacob Stolworthy

Idris Elba shares ‘disgusting’ reason he didn’t want to play James Bond

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Idris Elba has said that the discourse around race and the character of James Bond is what put him off the idea of taking on the coveted film role.

Ever since Daniel Craig announced No Time to Die would be his final outing as 007, film fans have been speculating as to who could replace him.

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