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Idris Elba Responds To James Bond Casting Rumors

By Robbie Gonzalez Published December 27, 2014, 5:52 pm ET

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Idris Elba – the highly acclaimed, royalty-wooing actor known for his roles in The Wire, Luther, Pacific Rim, Thor, Prometheus, and your wildest fantasies – took to twitter this morning to address rumors that he will become the next James Bond, when Daniel Craig gives up the reigns to the role.

https://jezebel.com/kate-middleton-is-as-giddy-as-youd-be-if-you-met-idris-1477669192

Isn't 007 supposed to handsome? Glad you think I've got a shot! Happy New year people. pic.twitter.com/3g9lAl2Uo3

— Idris Elba (@idriselba) December 27, 2014

Get it? Get it??? IT’S FUNNY BECAUSE HE’S DEVASTATINGLY HANDSOME.

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