James Bond producers talk about possibility of casting Idris Elba as 007

The producers of James Bond have revealed that British actor Idris Elba is “part of the conversation” that will take place in the next 007.

Addressing speculation about whether Idris Elba is under consideration, Barbara Broccoli, who co-produced the last nine Bond films with her brother Michael G. Wilson, said: “Well, we know Idris. “We are his friends, and he is a great actor.”

Speaking on the Deadline Crew Call podcast, she said: “And, you know, it was part of the conversation, but it’s always hard to have the conversation when you have someone in a chair.

“I think we’ve decided that until No Time To Die takes place and Daniel has managed to – well, we’ve all been able to enjoy, reap the benefits of Daniel’s wonderful mandate, we won’t think about, or talk about anyone. someone else, actors to play the role or the stories, we just want to live the moment. ”

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson have produced the latest nine Bond films, including Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall and Specter.