James Bond producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, have addressed Idris Elba's recent statement that he doesn't see himself playing the role of 007. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, he said "When I look in the mirror, I don't see James Bond."
The two producers responded to Elba's comment in a recent interview with Variety. Broccoli had the following to say, "We love Idris. The thing is, it's going to be a couple of years off. And when we cast Bond, it's a 10-12-year commitment. So, he's probably thinking, 'Do I really want that thing? Not everybody wants to do that. It was hard enough getting [Daniel Craig to do it]. "
Her partner, Wilson, interjected with a statement that Craig was in his 30s when he first took on the role. Given that Elba is already 50, a 10-12-year commitment to playing Bond will put him in his 60s by the time he finishes.
Daniel Craig's time as the iconic character came to an end in the most recent installment of the franchise, No Time To Die, where he was blown to smithereens after saving his partner and child.