james bond
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BBC Diversity Chief Says Luther Needs More Authenticity, Including Some Black Friends
Idris Elba is in the buzzy news again, but for once it’s not about James Bond speculation! This time, it’s actually a bit more complicated and focuses on his character, Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) John Luther, in the BBC One series aptly titled, Luther. Black Twitter (both Black American and Black British members since the…
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Live and Let Die Actor Yaphet Kotto Dead at 81
Yaphet Kotto, the actor known for movies such as Alien and The Running Man has died, The Root has learned. His wife Tessie Sinahon shared the heartbreaking news in a post to social media on Monday, with the news later being confirmed to The New York Times by Kotto’s agent. The actor was 81 years…
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From Bridgerton to Bond? Regé-Jean Page Addresses Internet Rumors About Him Becoming the Next 007
The internet has, as of late, been burning with desires for Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page to star as the next James Bond—and thanks to a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, we now know what Page himself thinks of the matter. According to Elle, Page, who plays the dashing and smashingly (pun…
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Lashana Lynch to Join Netflix’s New Matilda Movie Musical
Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch has been tapped to join the cast in the upcoming Matilda movie musical adaptation for Netflix. Variety reports that Lynch will be taking on the role of Miss Honey, Matilda’s sweet yet strong teacher. For those unfamiliar, Matilda, originally written by Roald Dahl, tells the story of five-year-old Matilda, whose…
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No Time To Die: Hell Yeah, Lashana Lynch Is a 00 Agent
The name’s Lynch—Lashana Lynch. The first official trailer for the next Daniel Craig-led James Bond franchise film No Time To Die has arrived. The film’s synopsis, according to IMDb: Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto…
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Lashana Lynch Responds to Shook, Not Stirred, Racists Reacting to Reports She'll Take Over 007 in Bond Franchise
Remember when the biggest and blackest James Bond rumor involved Idris Elba, despite his frequent statements that he wasn’t really interested in taking over the role? Well, the plot thickens… The 25th film of the Bond franchise, referred to as Bond 25 before the official title, No Time to Die, was confirmed, will be making…
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No, Your Pretend Boyfriend of 10 Years Will Not Be the Next James Bond
It’s with the heaviest of hearts and the deepest regrets that we inform you that Idris Elba, the man with whom you’ve established a long, committed and meaningful, if completely one-sided relationship, will not be playing James Bond. Elba had teased the possibility last week on his social media accounts last week (you know how…
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Idris Elba Continues to Play With Our Emotions Amidst James Bond Rumors
Rumors have once again kicked up about everyone’s fave British bae, Idris Elba, possibly being tapped to play James Bond. I mean, literally, does any showcase the key points of a Bond better? Intrigue: Check Attractiveness: Check, check And on Sunday, Idris himself appeared to address those rumors, although he still said absolutely nothing, playing…
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Idris Elba Deserves To Be James Bond, Because They Both Have Fuckboy Tendencies
Just the other day, some blowhard on the other side of the pond took it upon himself to state that Idris Elba shouldn’t play Bond because he’s too ‘street.’ Naturally, folks got ahold of the pull quote — I’m pretty sure Nicki clapped at him before handing back the mic — and he has promptly walked…