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'James Bond' Villain Mads Mikkelsen Wants Idris Elba as the Next 007
MovieWebStory by Jonathan Fuge
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Mads Mikkelsen, the iconic Bond villain, reveals his pick for the next 007 - and it's not himself.
beat sheet
- Mikkelsen, who starred in 'Casino Royale' and 'Mufasa', has his sights set on Idris Elba as the next James Bond, citing the 'Luther' star's charisma and on-screen presence.
- However, at 60 years old, Mikkelsen may be too 'long in the tooth' to take on the iconic role himself, despite his experience playing a formidable Bond villain.
call sheet
Mads Mikkelsen, Idris Elba, James Bond, 'Casino Royale', 'Mufasa', 'Luther'