Idris Elba ‘Too Street’ For Bond Role

Idris Elba has been described to be too street for a James Bond role according to Anthony Horowitz.

The author, who is currently working on a brand new James Bond novel, spoke about the idea of the British actor playing James Bond in a new film and said he believes Idris is too street for the role.

Idris Elba has appeared to be a favourite to take on the role of the British secret agent when actor Daniel Craig steps down from the franchise however Horowitz does not feel Elba would make a good fit for the role instead he gave his nod to another black actor Adrian Lester as a better choice to take the role of Bond.

Horowitz had this to say when speaking to Dailymail about who would play the Bond role after Craig, “For me, Idris Elba is a bit too rough to play the part. It’s not a colour issue. I think he is probably a bit too “street” for Bond. Is it a question of being suave? Yeah.”