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Idris Elba Hints at James Bond Role with Wax Figure Tease
21 Dec
Summary
- Idris Elba shared a video interacting with James Bond wax figures.
- Fans speculate Elba is the next actor to play the iconic spy.
- Elba plans to retire from acting to focus on directing.

Idris Elba has ignited speculation about taking over the coveted James Bond role after posting a cryptic video from Madame Tussauds. The footage showed him engaging with wax figures of previous 007 actors, accompanied by the iconic Bond theme, prompting a surge of fan excitement and endorsements in the comments. This development comes as Elba, a highly successful actor with films grossing over $9.8 billion globally, recently discussed his career aspirations.
During a Q&A at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Elba revealed his intention to retire from acting to fully embrace directing. He expressed a desire to explore different creative avenues through directing, finding it allows him to engage with filmmaking in a distinct manner. Elba also touched upon feeling like an 'imposter' in political circles and considered further education to enhance his knowledge in that area.



