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Idris Elba fuels Bond speculation with tweet

English actor Idris Elba fuelled speculation on Sunday that he may be named the first black James Bond, with a cryptic tweet.

"My name's Elba, Idris Elba," he tweeted, echoing the super spy's famous catchphrase, "The name is Bond, James Bond."

The message sent fans into a frenzy, as rumours abound that Elba may be named to succeed English actor Daniel Craig as the next incarnation of 007.

Elba, 45, has been linked to the Bond franchise for years, though he has previously said he thought he might be too old.

Fresh rumours emerged this week amid reports that Bond producer Barbara Broccoli said it was now "time" for a black actor to take the role.

However, a spokesman for the alleged source of this quote, director Antoine Fuqua, told The Hollywood Reporter that he and Broccoli had never discussed Bond or casting.

Craig will return for the fifth time as Bond in 2019, in an as-yet-unnamed movie directed by Oscar-winning film-maker Danny Boyle.

It is expected to be Craig's final outing as 007, having previously starred in Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. - AFP

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