Don't count on Idris Elba to be the next James Bond: 'I'm not going to be that guy'

Actor Idris Elba says he's going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther - not James Bond. Photo: AP

Actor Idris Elba says he's going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther - not James Bond.

Speaking on Feb 14 to the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming's famed British spy. Those had grown louder after Daniel Craig's demise as Bond in the 25th film in the franchise called No Time To Die.