New Bond author apologizes for Idris Elba comments
So this eloquent speaking sexy DARK skinned man named Idris Elba looks too street for the part of James Bond 007 himself? Thank GOD this Author won’t be part of the casting calls!!
I'm really sorry my comments about Idris Elba have caused offence [full statement attached] pic.twitter.com/UD6ouA45Uv
— Anthony Horowitz (@AnthonyHorowitz) September 1, 2015
Here’s what one person thinks…
https://twitter.com/tanehisicoates/status/638691612747505664
SOME White folks are still stuck on WHITE as the DEFAULT when it comes to Television and Movies!
Source: http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/01/bond-author-idris-elba-too-street
UPDATE: 9/2/15 Idris Elba made a suave and sexy comeback!!