naiwa 2026-05-25

The actor definitively dispelled rumors about his involvement in the casting of the new 007 agent.

In May, Amazon MGM announced the start of casting for the role of James Bond in a new film directed by Denis Villeneuve. Fans traditionally recalled Idris Elba — the British actor's candidacy has been discussed for many years. However, Elba himself put all the dots on the i: according to him, his name was not even mentioned among the contenders."They need someone younger — I wish them all the best and look forward to the new film, but I was never in this race," the actor said in an interview with People. This aligns with the producers' requirements: casting director Nina Gold previously noted that the new Bond must be ready to participate in at least three to four films, which effectively excludes candidates over forty years old.Notably, Elba is no stranger to the spy image: in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, he played a secret agent, and the game’s trailer contained a direct reference to the Bond franchise. But the on-screen Bond is a different story.
Amazon MGM has started the search for a new James Bond — naiwa | UniversumThe studio has hired Game of Thrones casting director Nina Gold. universum.ink