Is he suggesting that, because Idris is of African descent - specifically born to a Sierra Leonean father and Ghanaian mother - he isn't 'English-English'? Although Elba was born and raised in London. I can only ask, please Sir Moore, translate for us so that we all can understand, if you believe that we're incorrect in our assumptions. His only reply, via Twitter, was that what he said was 'lost in translation.' Moore didn't clarify, even after news of his dissent spread across social media and fans took him to task. I know what 'unrealistic' means, buy what does he mean by 'English-English'? Moore's exact quote was: 'Although James may have been played by a Scot, a Welshman and an Irishman, I think he should be 'English-English.' Nevertheless it's an interesting idea… but unrealistic.' This comes after many months of rumors that Elba would be heir to the Bond movie throne once Daniel Craig's stint is up.
Speaking to Paris Match magazine, veteran actor and former James Bond, Roger Moore, shared that he felt Idris Elba would make an 'unrealistic' 007, because he's not English enough apparently.
