British-Nigerian Hollywood actor David Oyelowo has been named the next James Bond but first he will be featured in the audiobook version of Trigger Mortis written by Anthony Horowitz and commissioned by the Ian Fleming estate.
David Oyelowo beats Idris Elba to the role. Elba, for a long time, had been a clear favourite of fans to take up the iconic role.
Oyelowo was picked by the estate of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond.
“I am officially the only person on planet Earth who can legitimately say: ‘I am the new James Bond’ – even saying that name is the cinematic equivalent of doing the ‘to be or not to be’ speech,” David Oyelowo said, confirming his new role. “I was asked specifically by the Fleming estate, which is really special.
Talking about Elba, Oyelowo said: “A titan on screen, he has all the qualities that you’d want in a James Bond. Because films and TV affect culture, a black Bond would be a cultural event. A statement… beyond just entertainment.
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