Idris Elba has been cast as a Norse god and Nelson Mandela, but apparently he's “too street” to play James Bond. Is “too street” just code for “too black”?
The problem is the media is just reporting on the "too street" snippet and not the full statement. Not even the video included the full statement (way to go, +AJ+) And they purposely spun it to be racist. People are so hungry to be mad about anything that they believe the crap lies that the media feed them and they end up looking like damn fools.
Go read the full statement yourself. Don't let bullshit sensationalized media channels like this get your panties in a twist.
To me Bond is one of those characters that should never be changed. He should always be a white male as he was intended to be. I'd rather see Idris take on the Alex Cross role, or better yet bring Luther to the big screen.
I would have agreed with the writer only if Daniel Craig wasn't cast as the last Bond. Craig was far rougher than any other bond and appears more rough to me than Elba. It's hard for me to see how its not about his race. And if it is, the writer should just come out and say it instead of pussyfooting around.
Idris Elba has been cast as a Norse god and Nelson Mandela, but apparently he's “too street” to play James Bond. Is “too street” just code for “too black”?
The Bond franchise is so stale. Idris would definately breath some life into it.
"fan favorite", yeah sure….
The problem is the media is just reporting on the "too street" snippet and not the full statement. Not even the video included the full statement (way to go, +AJ+) And they purposely spun it to be racist. People are so hungry to be mad about anything that they believe the crap lies that the media feed them and they end up looking like damn fools.
Go read the full statement yourself. Don't let bullshit sensationalized media channels like this get your panties in a twist.
unless in the book it states that the character is white then I want him to play bond; he's a really good actor
the Idris reaction clips was a very nice touch
Idris Elba is a great actor, looking forward to seeing him in too street. But sean Connery will always be my favorite bond.
Not anymore now that I know the author is a racist asshole! It sound cool at first.
AJ+ has been stirring the shit out of that pot lately.
To me Bond is one of those characters that should never be changed. He should always be a white male as he was intended to be. I'd rather see Idris take on the Alex Cross role, or better yet bring Luther to the big screen.
James Bond has always been white, why would he suddenly become black? Let's bring the Fresh Prince back with Will played by a white person.
"Too street"? Have you seen Daniel Craig??? He looks like a boxer or a dockworker.
ohhh my god, its twitter, you cant please everyone. Have a spine and stick to your word.
I would have agreed with the writer only if Daniel Craig wasn't cast as the last Bond. Craig was far rougher than any other bond and appears more rough to me than Elba. It's hard for me to see how its not about his race. And if it is, the writer should just come out and say it instead of pussyfooting around.
They said the same thing to Stringer Bell.
Anthony Horowitz can go choke on a dick that white supremacist prick.
people actually bitch about a movie lot's of them aren't even going to watch?
this movie is done by a private company, which means they can do whatever the fuck they want.
James Bond is supposed to be white, that's how his character is. You can't change it
Yaaaaaaaaas
He'd be perfect for the role. He could do so much with the character. it just seems like a no brainer.