Idris Elba has definitively stated that he is not in the running to become the next James Bond, despite being a fan-favorite choice for years. In a recent interview, he expressed that the franchise, now co-owned by Amazon, is looking for a younger actor to take on the iconic role. Elba, who has had a successful acting career spanning over 30 years, noted that he has grown tired of the speculation surrounding his potential casting, calling such inquiries 'lazy journalism.' He has previously mentioned that he finds these questions repetitive and often teases responses to them. The next James Bond film will be scripted by Steven Knight, who aims to create a more grounded version of the character by consulting with real-life covert operatives. Knight believes that the character of Bond has become too unrealistic and intends to bring a fresh perspective to the franchise. As of now, no release date has been announced for the upcoming film.