I’m too old for martinis and ladies : Idris Elba on playing James Bond

The 43-year-old actor Star Trek Beyond star said him playing Bond is “the wildest rumour in the world”.

Published on: Jul 22, 2016, 19:54:42 IST

By Anonymous, Los Angeles

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Idris Elba may be fans favourite to play James Bond but the actor feels he is “too old” for the role.

Idris Elba has said that he is never actually been in talks to play James Bond. (Twitter)

The 43-year-old actor Star Trek Beyond star said it is “the wildest rumour in the world,” and confirmed that he is never actually been in talks for the 007 role.

“If it was to happen it would be the will of the nation because there’s been no talks (between) me and the studio.

The 43-year-old actor Star Trek Beyond star said him playing Bond is “the wildest rumour in the world”. (Twitter)

“If I’m really honest I think I’m too old for that. I can’t be running around in cars and ladies and martinis, who wants to do that? Sounds terrible,” Elba told Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan.

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