Here are some photos of Idris Elba a few days ago at an event for Jaguar. They were presenting the new Jaguar XE, and I’m guessing Jaguar paid Idris a nice sum to not only be the big celebrity guest, but to deejay the party as well. You know what? I like how Idris dresses. A lot. He’s got that English-guy thing of really understanding the importance of fit and tailoring. Even when Idris is dressed casually, he still looks snazzy. And that peacoat is THE BUSINESS. I want that peacoat. His frames are awesome too. While promoting Jaguar, Idris did a phone interview with Bloomberg News and he ended up giving them some quotes about the James Bond rumors:
“It’s really just a rumor—and it’s not even my rumor! I appreciate you saying that I’d be a good James Bond, but Daniel Craig is doing a great job with it right now. I love working with music, making people dance.”
The thing about it is though… I really don’t think Idris will ever be Bond. As much as we want it, as much as he probably wants it too, I just don’t think it’s going to happen. He’s only a few years younger than Daniel Craig (Idris is 42 right now) and Craig will do Spectre and at least one more. At the earliest, Idris would be signing on to Bond when he’s like 45 or 46 years old. Realistically, I don’t think it’s going to happen. And it’s depressing.
Meanwhile, Idris has a new interview with Esquire UK. It’s a good piece – you can read it here. Some highlights:
His proudest career moment: “Acting-wise, I’d say playing Nelson Mandela. That was my proudest moment. As a producer, watching Luther come alive and it going global. I’m proud of that.”
Advice to his 20-year-old self: “I’d say ‘take time to know her’. Just ‘cause you save yourself a lot of heartache. Just take time to know her.”
Cheating death: “One time this geezer was having a barney with his wife and I said ‘ah mate, leave it alone’ and then he pulled out a gun. So I sort of let him calm down, and he did clam down. But he definitely would have popped me in the face I think. This was in America.”
His favorite city: “London, I know very well and I feel a part of its fabric. I love the people and I love its diversity. Accra [the capital of Ghana] is just beautiful, it’s warm, the people are super-friendly there, and it’s just expanding and blowing up and I love it. And I’m very close to New York City. I had one of the hardest times I’ve ever had as an actor and I learnt a sh-t load out there.
Favorite meal: “I don’t have a favourite place to eat. My favourite meal, though, is steak and eggs with a bit of spinach on the side. In each one of those cities I’ve had really, really good steak.”
Favorite drink: “It depends. I love a Guinness, I love a nice whisky. Jim Beam sometimes. I think my favourite drink is probably a nice beer.”
His best age: “My favourite two ages are my mid 30s and early 40s. So there are 10 years of my live that has been the best age. I had a great time in my 20s but I didn’t really know my arse from my elbow. But now I’m growing into myself somewhat, and I don’t feel much older than 20 to be honest.”
Steak and eggs and spinach? Is that a dealbreaker? I mean, out of all the food you could list, I just don’t get that as your favorite meal. It would have to be one hell of a steak. As for the rest of it… classic bloke. Actually, he came off better here than he usually does in interviews.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
Domestic disputes are dangerous things – for all their faults, I have to respect police for going into those things as a matter of routine.
They sure are. People who work in law enforcement say that all the time. Dangerous not only for the people involved, but the people who try to intervene and the police that are called. Idris is very lucky he was not hurt or killed. I give him credit for trying to intervene, though.
About Idris as Bond, I would love it so much. I think you are right though…by the time the role of Bond opens up-he’s simply going to be too old. He’s only 4 years younger than Daniel Craig. I think they’ll be looking for an actor in his early to mid thirties.
I respect him for trying to help the woman, but domestic disputes are very, very unstable situations and probably not a good thing to get involved in. Calling the cops immediately would have been better than losing his face and/or his life. Love the Jag and yes, yes to Bond.
GOD that man is sexy. Perfection from head to toe.
Yup. HE IS THE BUSINESS.
I got pregnant from those pics.
Ugh. he is sexy
Steak, eggs and spinach is one of my favorite power breakfasts. Tons of protein. And spinach always helps. Truth.
Yes! I would eat this meal all day if I could actually haha
He is so East End lol
So handsome. Just started watching Luther and he was great in the Wire. I will have to read some old interviews- didn’t know he could be annoying? Charlie hunnam is like that for me- sexy, but man he can blather.
Love of my LIFE
I don’t blame you. So, so handsome.
A man after my own heart. I love Guinness too ,but I can only drink 2 maybe 3 max.
Mmmm… the beer that drinks like a meal.
Don’t see future James Bond in him, he was cool as a cucumber as Mandela. But somebody please hook him up with Mindy Kaling asap.
I think his girlfriend would object.
I just finished watching his arc on The Office, when Kelly and Angela compete for his character’s affections. I love it when he looks at the camera and deadpans, “I’m aware of the effect I have on women.” Drool.
He was on “The Office”? What season and episodes please!
I love Blokes!!!
He’s doing a lot of Jaguar promotion. He has done a road trip promo on Twitter for the new car
I just came here to say that this man is so dam se*y. I have never even seen him act [I need to get on that], but every time I see a thread about him, dang he’s hot.
OMG I WANT HIM!!!
I’d like to start a committee to impeach Daniel Craig as James Bond and replace him with this god STAT. I don’t see how any many can get any sexier than Elba is right NOW.
I second this very much!
Oh, scary. Stepping into a heated domestic violence situation as a third party is extremely dangerous!
Indris, just stay out of the conflict and dial 911, as much as you might want to help! Wave your phone at the main perp as you are dialing, and get the hell away from the scene. Often, the spectre of the cops showing up calms downs abusers quickly.