Steven Spielberg has thrown his substantial Hollywood weight behind British actor Idris Elba in the race to be the next James Bond.
I think Idris would be my first choice of Bond if Daniel decides not to come back.”
“Now they cannot afford me, so (Broccoli’s daughter and new Bond boss) Barbara, forget it,” he said.
Elba has remained a strong bet among fans despite believing he is “too old” at 43 and now, legendary director Spielberg has branded him his “first choice”.