The author of the new James Bond novel has issued a public apology after he said that British actor Idris Elba is 'too street' to play 007...
Anthony
Horowitz, who wrote the new novel Trigger Mortis, told the Daily Mail
that the Luther star - who has been rumoured to be among the actors
considered to replace Daniel Craig - would not be suitable for the role
of Bond.
He
has since posted an apology to the 42-year-old star on Twitter,
writing: 'I'm really sorry my comments about Idris Elba have caused
offence. That wasn't my intention.'
The 60-year-old novelist was quoted saying: 'It's not a colour issue ... Is it a question of being suave? Yeah.'
'I was asked in my interview if Idris Elba would make a good James Bond. In the article I expressed the opinion that to my mind Adrian Lester would be a better choice but I'm a writer not a casting director so what do I know?'
'Clumsily,
I chose the word 'street' as Elba's gritty portrayal of DCI John Luther
was in my mind but I admit it was a poor choice of word. I am mortified
to have caused offence.'
However, Horowitz's comments angered Elba's fans, who were quick to express their views on Twitter.
Fan responds
Charles
Clymer wrote: 'If Idris Elba is 'too street' to be James Bond, then
what hope is there for the rest of us? The man could be in pyjamas and
outclass us.'
Margarita
posted: 'If Idris Elba is 'too street' then I need to get down to the
street where all these suave, beautiful men are,' while Matt Haig wrote:
'Idris Elba is almost the definition of suave.'
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