For years, fans have campaigned for Idris Elba to become the next James Bond.
Now, the actor says those rumors were never actually close to becoming reality.
In a recent interview with British GQ, the newly knighted Sir Idris Elba addressed the speculation and explained why he never expected to play the iconic spy.
Elba said James Bond is a global franchise with a long-established identity, and he believes some international audiences would not accept a Black actor in the role.
He also emphasized that Bond is meant to be escapist entertainment and cautioned against changing the character simply to satisfy modern trends.
For years, Elba was considered one of the most popular fan choices to replace Daniel Craig, but his latest comments appear to put those rumors to rest once and for all.