Roger Moore in race row after saying Elba can't be Bond because he's not 'English English' [View all]

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Roger Moore in race row after saying Elba can't be Bond because he's not 'English English'


Sir Roger, who played 007 in seven films, was asked by an interviewer about the idea of black actor Idris Elba being cast as 007.

The screen legend, 87, replied: "A few years ago, I said that Cuba Gooding Jnr would make an excellent Bond, but it was a joke!"

"'Although James may have been played by a Scot, a Welshman and an Irishman, I think he should be "English-English," he added.

"Nevertheless, it's an interesting idea, but unrealistic."

It is unclear what Sir Roger defines as "English-English", but The Wire star Idris was born, raised and schooled in England.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/566914/Sir-Roger-Moore-Idris-Elba-James-Bond-007-race