Tom Hanks revealed the actor he would most like to star as o next James Bond. The search for the new 007 agent is on, with countless actors rumored to be next in line to play the iconic British spy.

The American actor mentioned who he thinks should replace Daniel Craig in the film series, he specifically said that Idris Elba is the one who fits the role best.

“Get this,” he noted during an interview with the BBC last week. “James Bond has a license to kill. I would give that permission to Idris Elba based on the work I’ve seen him do.”

Idris Elba

Ever since it was announced that ‘No Time To Die’ (2021) would be the last Bond film, featuring Craig as the eponymous protagonist, Elba has been among the top names rumored to take on the role.

Apart from Tom Hanks, other top Hollywood actors have also shown their support for Elba.

Speculation that Elba will take on the role continues – despite the actor publicly denying any serious interest in playing James Bond and denying rumors that he could be next.