The New James Bond Will Reportedly Be In His Thirties, So We Can Kiss Idris Elba Goodbye

Taylor Sakellis
 Idris Elba attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw"
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If you're a 007 fan, the past few years have been a whirlwind, to say the least. Not only have you had to say goodbye to one of the most beloved James Bond actors Daniel Craig, but you've been getting whiplash from hearing new updates from the franchise every few months.

While the news I'm bringing you today is surely not the news I want to be bringing you, it's important for me to do my due diligence.

Idris Elba is one of the most gorgeous men on the planet. I know, right? What a groundbreaking statement. Next, I'll be telling you the sky is blue.

In addition to being physically perfect, he's an acclaimed action star and he's British — what more could you want for a potential James Bond?

Fans have been speculating about who the next James Bond will be for over two YEARS now.

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Giphy | James Bond 007

While I understand wanting to keep things hush-hush while Daniel Craig was finishing his tenure, it's OVER NOW.

It's been almost a year since No Time to Die hit theatres in September 2021.

Now, the latest report is not looking good for those of us who have been rooting for Idris, or any other British actor who isn't in their 30s.

According to Ross King, the search is on for a younger Bond.

"The latest rumor — and in some ways part of this is very much true — which is, basically, the Bond producers are looking for a younger Bond," he explained on "Lorraine" as per IGN.

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Giphy | James Bond 007

"Someone probably in their 30s."

"At the end of the day they want someone who will be Bond for the next three movies," he explained.

"For the franchise, they want someone who will carry it through the same way Daniel Craig did it."

If age wasn't enough, the next Bond also has to hit a certain height requirement.

"The other thing they’re saying is they have to be taller than 5’10," Ross added.

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Giphy | James Bond 007

Well, I knew he was going to be a British man, but I didn't realize he also had to be young AND tall.

I can't wait to see who it's going to be!

h/t: IGN