Idris Elba Says He Was Never in the Race to Play James Bond for New 007 Movie

Idris Elba isn't just taking himself out of the running to play James Bond in the new 007 movie – he says he was never in the race to begin with.

Idris Elba isn't just taking himself out of the running to play James Bond in the new 007 movie – he says he was never in the race to begin with.

Idris Elba isn't just taking himself out of the running to play James Bond in the new 007 movie – he says he was never in the race to begin with.