The truth is, I was super complimented for a long time about this.
I was like, This is crazy!
Were all actors and we understand that role.
Idris ElbaVanni Bassetti / Getty Images
Its one of those coveted [roles], Elba said during an appearance on theSmartLesspodcast.
Being asked to be James Bond was like, Okay, youve sort of reached the pinnacle.'
Those that werent happy about the idea made the whole thing disgusting and off-putting because it became about race.
It became about nonsense, and I got the brunt of it.
Weve got to grow.
Our skin is no more than that: its just skin.
Being an actor is a profession, like being an architect ,they are not defined by race.
However, If YOU define your work by your race, that is your Perogative.
