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Idris Elba addresses James Bond rumors in British GQ interview

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The Guardian

Idris Elba says audiences would never accept a black actor playing James Bond: ‘That’s not what they like in their culture’

By Catherine Shoard
BBC

Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'

By Emma Saunders
Entertainment Weekly

Idris Elba never thought a Black actor being cast as James Bond was 'realistic': 'Let's not try and make it woke'

the-independent.com

Idris Elba explains sad truth behind James Bond rumours

By Jacob Stolworthy

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NBC News

Idris Elba says his playing James Bond isn’t ‘realistic’ — some audiences wouldn’t accept a ‘Black male’ in the role

By Francie Ebert
USA Today

Idris Elba says audiences won't 'go for a Black male' as James Bond

By Brendan Morrow
The Telegraph

Idris Elba: Don’t make James Bond woke

By India McTaggart
The Times

World isn’t ready for a black James Bond, says Idris Elba

By Alex Farber
IMDb

Idris Elba Shuts the Door on James Bond for Good and His Reason Is Brutally Honest

AOL.com

Idris Elba never thought a Black actor being cast as James Bond was 'realistic'

By Athena Stavrou
RTE.ie

Idris Elba says James Bond should not be made 'woke'

People.com

Idris Elba Says James Bond Doesn't Need to Be 'Woke' and Audiences 'Won't Go for a Black Male'

By Charlotte Phillipp
Vulture

Idris Elba Reveals the Bond Rumors Were ‘Never Legit’

By Jason P. Frank
JoBlo

Idris Elba gets candid on why he shouldn’t play James Bond

By Ej Tangonan
Page Six

Idris Elba shuts down James Bond rumors once and for all: ‘Let’s not try and make it woke’

By Eric Todisco
The Playlist

Idris Elba Advises 'Bond 26' Not To Mess With "Culture" By Modernizing James Bond With Black Actor: "Let's Not Try & Make It Woke"

By Christopher Marc
MSN

Trevor Noah breaks down the real reason Idris Elba could not play James Bond

Just Jared

Idris Elba Addresses James Bond Rumors & Says ‘Let’s Not Try & Make It Woke’

By Bradley Stern
Parade

‘Let’s Not Make It Woke’: Idris Elba’s Blunt Take on the Black James Bond Rumors

By Erica Loop
HuffPost UK

Idris Elba Weighs In On Possibility Of A Black Actor Playing James Bond

By Daniel Welsh
en.softonic.com

Will Idris Elba be the new James Bond? He himself acknowledges how much truth there is in the rumors

The Express Tribune

Idris Elba shuts down Bond speculation says audiences will not accept a ‘black James Bond’

Epicstream

Idris Elba Explains Why He Was 'Never in the Race' to Play James Bond

By Fatima Castillo
Nine.com.au

Idris Elba finally addresses rumour that's followed him for a decade

By Amy Lyall
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Idris Elba thinks audiences won't support a black James Bond

By Mawunyo Gbogbo
IGN

'Some Markets Just Don't Go For That': Idris Elba Says James Bond Casting Hope Was Never 'Realistic'

By Tom Philips
3DVF

Idris Elba finally answers the Bond question and says he was never in the running

By Quentin Couprie
TheGrio

'It's not realistic': Idris Elba suggests a Black James Bond in 'some markets' won't work as he puts rumors to bed

By Brandon Caldwell
Newser

Idris Elba: World Isn't Ready for a Black James Bond

By John Johnson
Complex

Idris Elba Says James Bond Rumor Was 'Never Legit,' Argues Black 007 Wouldn't Work in 'Some Markets'

By Trace Cowen
Digital Spy

Idris Elba says audiences "won't go for a Black male" playing James Bond

By Harriet Mitchell
Pearl & Dean Cinemas

Idris Elba insists James Bond rumours were ‘never legit’ or ‘realistic’

Irish Star

Idris Elba ruffles feathers as he reveals anti 'woke' reason for refusing to play James Bond

By Demetria Osei-Tutu
theJasmineBRAND

Idris Elba Says Audiences Wouldn’t Accept A Black James Bond

By Kellie Williams
The News International

Idris Elba sends stark message to Bond makers as search for next 007 heats up

The New Daily

Don’t go ‘woke’ with Bond, Idris Elba warns

The Source Magazine

Idris Elba Says James Bond Speculation Was Never a Real Possibility

By Shawn Grant
Hindustan Times

Idris Elba is done with rumours of him as the next James Bond, says audiences won't go to see a Black male for that part | Hollywood

By Santanu Das
The Quintessential Gentleman

Idris Elba Shuts Down Decades-Long James Bond Rumors, Saying Global Audiences 'Won't Go for a Black Male'

By Eric Keith
Variety

Idris Elba: Bond Rumors Not True, Audiences 'Won't Go for a Black Male'

By Ellise Shafer
Yahoo

Idris Elba Says Bond Shouldn't Be Woke And People Are Furious

By Jada Gomez
Yahoo

‘It’s not realistic’: Idris Elba suggests a Black James Bond in ‘some markets’ won’t work as he puts rumors to bed

Yahoo

007: Idris Elba Had Everything to Be James Bond Except 1 Thing

Yahoo

Idris Elba Won’t Play James Bond, Says ‘Markets’ Won’t Want a ‘Black Male’ Playing Iconic Character

By Tyler McCarthy
The Irish Times

Idris Elba says a black James Bond would not be accepted and denies he was in contention for role

By Catherine Shoard
AV Club

Idris Elba shoots down 20 years of "never legit" James Bond rumors

Far Out Magazine

Idris Elba claims "audiences won't go for a Black" James Bond

By Lauren Hunter
World of Reel

Idris Elba Says James Bond Shouldn’t Be “Woke,” Dismisses 007 Casting Rumors

By Jordan Ruimy
ComicBookMovie.com

Sir Idris Elba Sets The Record Straight On James Bond Rumors: "Let's Not Try And Make It Woke"

BuzzFeed

Idris Elba Said Bond Movies Shouldn't Be "Woke," And People Have A LOT Of Thoughts About That

By Jada Gomez
thesun.co.uk

Don't make James Bond woke, warns Idris Elba as Brit star, 53, reveals why he WON'T be the next 007

By Howell Davies
Cosmic Book News

Idris Elba Says James Bond Shouldn’t Be Woke: ‘Just Be Bond’

By Will Harrigan
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