Adele’s Unlikely Bond Reboot: From Idris Elba to Jonathan Majors
When Adele pointed her gaze toward the most iconic spy role, she didn’t just dabble in speculation – she hit the headlines. In a candid interview for Vogue’s lively 73 Questions series, the Grammy‑winning powerhouse tossed out a couple of names that might keep the 007 legacy alive.
Idris Elba, the Dark Horse
- “I think Idris Elba” – Adele’s first instinct, after all.
- Elba’s 2018 selfie “My name’s Elba, Idris Elba” momentarily sparked a storm of Bond fan excitement.
- Despite the hype, the legendary actor dismissed the rumors with a cheeky “Don’t believe the HYPE…”
Jonathan Majors: The American Knight?
- “I would like Jonathan Majors to be the next Bond, but I don’t know if that’s allowed because he’s American.” – Adele jokes, knowing the franchise’s British roots.
- Majors, starring in Luther and Loki, has long been whispered in the back‑room corners of Bond circles as a possible successor to Daniel Craig.
- It’s a tough call: would Hollywood budge on the nationality rule or open the door to a fresh, global hero?
Rewind to the 1950s: A Female Bond?
Lonely on the silver screen many decades ago, the notion of a woman stepping into Bond’s shoes stirred more than a few eyebrows. The visionary Ian Fleming once eyed Susan Hayward for the role. Yet, the shift led to Sir Sean Connery instead.
“For whatever reason it just didn’t happen,”
says Steven Jay Rubin, author of The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia. He argues that studios might have been ready to pivot, only to be pulled back by market concerns and the brutal MO of 1950s Hollywood.
Daniel Craig’s Take on Diversity
- “The answer to that is very simple. There should simply be better parts for women and actors of colour.” – Craig labels his post‑Bond role with the same flair.
- He sees the need for a new blockbuster hero, not merely a gender swap but a modern, inclusive mainstay.
- While some fans clamor for a female Bond, Craig insists that storytelling itself should evolve.
Bottom Line
Adele’s fan‑tastic way of remixing Bond’s lineup keeps buzz alive, inviting Hollywood to think beyond tradition. Whether it’s Idris, Jonathan, or a groundbreaking female assassin next time, the secret sauce remains the same: fresh talent, sharp charisma, and a storyline that keeps audiences on the edge – an unmistakable mixture that only James Bond can deliver.
