On Dev Patel’s 31st birthday, we are looking back at August 2020 when the Indian descent actor said he isn't interested in taking on the mantle of 007 as he doesn't want to be a "tokenistic" diversity hire.
While Patel had been touted as a possible new 007 by many — many fans were rallying stating reasons why Patel would be the perfect Bond.
However, in an interview with IndieWire published on August 25, Patel said that his vote for the next James Bond would go to Idris Elba. "I mean, you don't want me blasting through a door with a Walther PPK to try to save you.
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