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09-01-2015, 07:05 PM
James Bond author Anthony Horowitz recently spoke with The Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-3212827/James-Bond-new-book-Trigger-Mortis-written-Anthony-Horowitz-wanted-life.html) to promote his latest novel for the series, “Trigger Mortis (http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Mortis-Original-Material-Fleming/dp/0062395106).” As part of the discussion, Horowitz shared his thoughts about whether Idris Elba would make a good Bond -- a topic (http://theurbandaily.com/2012/11/09/black-james-bond/) of much discussion (lhttp://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2015/04/13/idris-elba-black-james-bond_n_7055840.html) of late.
“Idris Elba is a terrific actor, but I can think of other black actors who would do it better,” he told the paper, before naming British actor Adrian Lester as his selection. “For me, Idris Elba is a bit too rough to play the part. It’s not a color issue. I think he is probably a bit too ‘street’ for Bond. Is it a question of being suave? Yeah.”
The author's comments didn't sit too well with the public. Many fans shared their disagreement with Horowitz on social media (https://twitter.com/search?q=Idris%20Elba%20too%20street&src=tyah), leaving some to deem his commentary as racist (http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/1/9239033/idris-elba-james-bond-anthony-horowitz-racism). On Tuesday, Horowitz issued the following apology via his Twitter account (https://twitter.com/AnthonyHorowitz):
I'm really sorry my comments about Idris Elba have caused offence [full statement attached] pic.twitter.com/UD6ouA45Uv (http://t.co/UD6ouA45Uv)
— Anthony Horowitz (@AnthonyHorowitz) September 1, 2015 (https://twitter.com/AnthonyHorowitz/status/638757024000557056)
Horowitz isn't alone in his feelings towards Elba playing 007. Both Bond villain Yaphet Kotto (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2015/04/10/yaphet-kotto-black-james-bond_n_7041406.html) and Rush Limbaugh (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2014/12/26/rush-limbaugh-black-james-bond-idris-elba_n_6382410.html)have expressed their disinterest in seeing play the titular role.
Read more of Anthony Horowitz’s “The Daily Mail” interview here (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-3212827/James-Bond-new-book-Trigger-Mortis-written-Anthony-Horowitz-wanted-life.html).
Also on HuffPost:
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“Idris Elba is a terrific actor, but I can think of other black actors who would do it better,” he told the paper, before naming British actor Adrian Lester as his selection. “For me, Idris Elba is a bit too rough to play the part. It’s not a color issue. I think he is probably a bit too ‘street’ for Bond. Is it a question of being suave? Yeah.”
The author's comments didn't sit too well with the public. Many fans shared their disagreement with Horowitz on social media (https://twitter.com/search?q=Idris%20Elba%20too%20street&src=tyah), leaving some to deem his commentary as racist (http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/1/9239033/idris-elba-james-bond-anthony-horowitz-racism). On Tuesday, Horowitz issued the following apology via his Twitter account (https://twitter.com/AnthonyHorowitz):
I'm really sorry my comments about Idris Elba have caused offence [full statement attached] pic.twitter.com/UD6ouA45Uv (http://t.co/UD6ouA45Uv)
— Anthony Horowitz (@AnthonyHorowitz) September 1, 2015 (https://twitter.com/AnthonyHorowitz/status/638757024000557056)
Horowitz isn't alone in his feelings towards Elba playing 007. Both Bond villain Yaphet Kotto (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2015/04/10/yaphet-kotto-black-james-bond_n_7041406.html) and Rush Limbaugh (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2014/12/26/rush-limbaugh-black-james-bond-idris-elba_n_6382410.html)have expressed their disinterest in seeing play the titular role.
Read more of Anthony Horowitz’s “The Daily Mail” interview here (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-3212827/James-Bond-new-book-Trigger-Mortis-written-Anthony-Horowitz-wanted-life.html).
Also on HuffPost:
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