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He has been one of the favourites to take over the role of James Bond now that Daniel Craig has stepped down.
But it appears Idris Elba will be taking on the role of a villain rather than as 007, according to reports.
The actor, 49, had been hotly tipped to play the famous spy and despite stating last month that he hadn't been offered the role, that didn't stop him from admitting he would if given the chance.
New role? Idris Elba 'is in talks to star in next James Bond film as a VILLAIN' - as the search for 007's replacement rumbles on
Now The Sun reports that insiders are saying he will be taking on the mantle of the Bond baddie instead.
A source said: 'Idris has had informal talks with the studio and he has been told there is a role in the next Bond film for him, if he wants it.
'He won’t be the title character, but they do recognise the amount of pull and respect he commands, and they want to work with him on a completely original character for the next instalment.
'It is still very early days for the conversations but, so far, it looks like it would be the role of a villain.'
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