Although it certainly will star Daniel Craig as agent 007 third film, speculation is growing about who will become his successor. One name that has long been touted is Idris Elba. British actor famous by the HBO drama series ‘The Wire’.

If it happens, Idris Elba will become the first James Bond who is black. The idea is ever thrown by Daniel Craig when Barack Obama was elected the first black president. In addition, these rumors are causing more heat because his own statement when interviewed Idris Elba Guardian magazine in 2009.

“Do I think it will happen? Apparently not, but I have the capital to play James Bond. I could be running around, teasing the girls and drinking wine. Plus, I was English,” he told the Guardian.

However, when interviewed on CNN last Wednesday, Elba said, “That old rumor. My father and I never talked about this before. I definitely want to do it, but I do not want to be called the first black James Bond. Get it right I mean?”

“Sean Connery is Scottish James Bond was given the nickname, and Daniel Craig is James Bond was given the nickname blue eyes. So if I play him, I do not want to be called black James Bond.”

Well, whatever said Elba, it appears that we still have to wait several more years before proving this rumor.