While the world waits to find out who will be Daniel Craig’s successor as James Bond, George Clooney is throwing his support behind Idris Elba.
While promoting his new film “The Midnight Sky”, Clooney tells Max Wright’s “Heart Evening Show” that Elba “should be Bond.” Calling the 48-year-old Brit “elegant”, Clooney adds, “I think he’d do a great job of it.
That’s who I would’ve cast.” RELATED: Idris Elba To Interview Paul McCartney About His Incredible Career For BBC Holiday Special Elba has long been considered a fan favourite to take over the 007 role with even Judi Dench saying he’d be perfect for the part.
But the actor himself disagrees, saying he’s “too old” for the role as far back as 2016 when casting rumours first gained traction.
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