Idris Elba has been repeatedly rumored to be the next James Bond, with many top actors endorsing him for the role. However, in a recent interview, Elba expressed that he had grown tired of the speculation and was no longer interested in playing Bond. While he initially felt flattered by the idea, he faced backlash from some who made it about race rather than his talent. Elba mentioned that he is more focused on his long-running detective role as John Luther and feels invested in bringing the character to the big screen. Thus, he has removed himself from consideration for the iconic James Bond role.