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Veteran actor Roger Moore has been blasted over claims that Idris Elba cannot play the next James Bond as he’s not ‘English-English’ despite the fact that The Wire star was born in Hackney.
Sir Roger made the ‘English-English’ comments in an interview with Paris Match magazine, even though former Bonds Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan were Scottish, Welsh and Irish.
The 87-year-old actor, who is an ambassador for Unicef, starred in seven Bond movies between 1973 and 1985.
Roger Moore, pictured, claimed that Idris Elba was not ‘English-English’ enough to play James Bond
Idris Elba, pictured, is the bookies favourite to play James Bond once Daniel Craig finishes with the role
Sir Roger told Paris Match: ‘A few years ago, I said that [black actor] Cuba Gooding Jnr would make an excellent Bond, but it was a joke!’ replies Sir Roger, 87, who starred in seven Bond movies between 1973 and 1985.
‘Although James may have been played by a Scot, a Welshman and an Irishman, I think he should be “English-English”,’ he continues.
‘Nevertheless, it’s an interesting idea, but unrealistic.’
Reaction on social media has been overwhelmingly negative with Twitter users accusing Sir Roger of ‘racism’.
Many commentators highlighted the fact that Elba was born and raised in the East End of London.
Twitter users expressed their anger and disbelief over Sir Roger’s comments on Idris Elba
One person thought the ro
One user said Roger Moore ‘is a bit racist’ over his controversial comments,
Elba is seen as the leading contender to play Bond once Daniel Craig holsters his Walther PPK for the last time.
Bookmaker Paddy Power has Elba as the 7/4 favourite to be granted his Licence to Kill.
Leaked Sony emails suggested that Elba was being considered for the role, while current Bond Daniel Craig as also said the Hackney-born actor is the only possible choice to replace him.
Daily Mail Online has attempted to contact Sir Roger today to clarify his comments.
Sean Connery, pictured, who was replaced as Bond by Roger Moore, played 007 with a Scottish accent
Timothy Dalton, left, who played James Bond during the 1980s after Moore was born in Wales
While Pierce Brosnan, right, pictured with Desmond Llewelyn, left, was born in the Irish Republic
VIA DAILY MAIL
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