Is Idris Elba Too Old to Play James Bond?

Even before last year’sSpectrecame out, there were rumors that movie would beDaniel Craig’s last as 007. While it still hasn’t been confirmed that the actor is officially out, there have been a slew of rumors swirling around a few potential candidates forJames Bond 25, one of whom beingIdris Elba. In fact, there has been a sizable grass-roots movement that has built up around his potential casting, but during a new interview earlier today,Idris Elbarevealed that he has never entered into official talks for the role, while dropping another bombshell.

The talk ofIdris Elbabecoming the nextJames Bondfirst surfaced back in late 2014, when leaked emails revealed that then-Sony Pictures presidentAmy Pascalwanted the actor to play the next 007. Since then, several fans have been clamoring for this casting, but, during a new interview withGood Morning Americatoday (viaYouTube), the actor told hostMichael Strahanthat he thinks he may be too old for this iconic role. Here’s what the 43-year-old actor had to say below.

“It is the wildest rumor in the world. I keep saying if it were to happen it would be the will of a nation because there hasn’t been any talks between me and the studio about any of that. But everywhere I go, people have been wanting that to happen. But if I’m really honest man, I think I’m too old for that. Running around in cars and ladies and martinis, who wants to do that? Sounds terrible.”

While there is certainly plenty of fans who don’t thinkIdris Elbais too old to play007at 43 years old, he is older than other candidates who have emerge for the role.Tom Hiddleston, who was at one point rumored to be in official talks for the role, is 35 years old, while another contender,Jamie Bell, is even younger at just 30 years old. It’s worth noting that, whenDaniel Craigtook on the role back in 2005, he was 37 years of age.

As of now, there isn’t much we know about the newJames Bondmovie, except thatDaniel Craigpresumably isn’t returning to star, and it was also confirmed thatSam Mendeswill not be directing. There have also been rumors thatTom Hiddleston’s new girlfriend, recording artistTaylor Swift, may be secretly trying to land a Bond Girl role, whileKristen Stewarthas recently said that she wants to see afemale James Bond. While we wait for more details onJames Bond 25, take a look atIdris Elba’s video interview withGood Morning America’sMichael Strahanbelow, with theJames Bondtalk coming at the 1:36 mark.