Idris Elba is already in talks to join the new James Bond film

After Daniel Craig’s departure as Agent 007, fans already wanted to know who would be the new actor who would give birth to one of the most famous spies in film history. Now, Idris Elba is already in talks for the new James Bond movie, as some have already seen it coming.

At that point, Idris Elba sounded like the new James Bond, along with other big names like Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy. However, there was great controversy when the protagonist of ‘The Suicide Squad’ was nominated to give life to the new Agent 007 for not being white.

The producers of the franchise, Sony, were open to the possibility that the new 007 was black or female. That’s why, now, The Sun is reporting it Idris Elba is in talks for the new James Bond filmalthough the details do not mention that it is the role left by Daniel Craig.

The outlet’s source says Idris Elba has had “informal talks” with Sony and that they would “have a role booked for him in the next Bond movie if he so desires.” Although they confirm that he is not the “main character, but they recognize the amount of attraction and respect he commands and want to work with him on a completely original character for the next saga”

Who will be Idris Elba in the new James Bond movie?

It is worth mentioning that although these are the first negotiations between the two sides, they recognize this Idris Elba’s role in the James Bond movie could be that of a villain. But there are no more details on what the plot could be. Even if things seem to be almost closed for the actor.

Recall that the villain of the latest film ‘No time to die’ was the Oscar winner, Rami Malek, who put Daniel Craig’s Agent 007 into serious trouble, to the point that, for the first time in the history of the spy, he put his life at risk to save all of humanity.

In the event that Idris Elba accepts the role in the new James Bond film, the possibility opens up that a new actor will take over the role and become the new great spy of cinema. Fan favorites continue to include Henry Cavill, Richard Madden, Tom Hardy, even if only time will tell.