The producers are discussing the candidate for the role of the new agent 007
The producer of the 25th film “No Time to Die” from the James Bond series, Barbara Broccoli, in an interview with Deadline, named one of the candidates for the role of the new agent 007.
According to Broccoli, the 49-year-old British actor Idris Elba was on the list of actors, his candidacy was discussed, and many fans would like to see him as the new James Bond. The producer noted that she is friends with Elba and called him a great actor.
“You know, it was part of the discussion, but it’s always difficult to have a dialogue when the chair is occupied,” Broccoli said, referring to the British actor Daniel Craig playing Agent 007 in “No Time to Die.”
At the same time, the producer emphasized that she is in no hurry to name Craig’s replacement yet.
Idrissa Acuna “Idris” Elba was born on September 6, 1972 in London, England, United Kingdom. British film and television actor. In 2021, Idris Elba could be seen in the movie “Suicide Squad: Mission Out” as Bloodsport. The world premiere of George Miller’s epic fantasy film “Three Thousand Years of Longing” is scheduled for 2022, in which Elba played the role of Gene.
Previously, film historian and screenwriter Philippe Duran revealed that the new agent 007 will not be a woman. According to him, the next artist who will play James Bond will add new unexpected features to the image and should surprise the audience.
Barbara Broccoli, the producer and rights holder of the “Bondian” herself, while evaluating the possibility of making James Bond a non-binary person after the departure of the actor Daniel Craig, said that it should not be forced to change the gender of characters that have become classic, but noted that it is necessary to write more new roles for female actresses .
