Idris Elba Has Been Backed To Be The Next James Bond By A Former 007 

Could Idris Elba still be in the running to be the next James Bond after Daniel Craig? One former 007 has given his backing to the actor to take on the role.

Pierce Brosnan thinks Idris could indeed be the ideal choice, as well as one of his former co-stars. Speaking to the Radio Times, when asked if he thought Elba would be a good choice, he said:

Yeah, he would actually. Colin Salmon also. May the best man get the job and may Daniel bring home the bacon for as long as he wants. Daniel has made his mark gloriously.

Colin Salmon co-starred with Brosnan in his Bond films 

Idris is proving to be a popular choice to play the next Bond, whenever Daniel Craig decides to call it a day, after the Sony hacks revealed executives discussing the possibilities of casting him.

He responded in a fashion to be expected from a guy as cool as him.

Isn\'t 007 supposed to handsome? Glad you think I\'ve got a shot! Happy New year people.

— Idris Elba (@idriselba) December 27, 2014