Idris Elba says he was 'disheartened' by James Bond casting backlash.
In a Vanity Fair cover story, Elba says at first he was excited at the idea of taking on the role of 007.
However, Elba says his excitement quickly turned to frustration when he realized some fans were against the idea of him being Bond simply because of his race. But Elba believes the best person to assume the role of 007, currently being played by Daniel Craig, isn't the most likely candidate.
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