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Roger Moore denies racist comments about Idris Elba playing James Bond

Former Bond says interview in which he reportedly said Bond should be ‘English-English’ was taken out of context by both Paris Match and Daily MailRoger Moore has denied making racist comments about Idris Elba’s chances of replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond.The 87-year-old actor was quoted by Paris Match saying: “A few years ago, I said that Cuba Gooding Jnr would make an excellent Bond, but it was a joke!” He reportedly continued, “Although James may have been played by a Scot, a Welshman and an Irishman, I think he should be ‘English-English’.

 

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