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Idris Elba, who is mostly known for scaring the living hell out of us as Stringer Bell in HBO's astounding drama The Wire, has been rumoured to have held discussions over starring as James Bond in a future 007 movie.
Of course, this would make Idris the first black Bond to ever grace the screen, which for some reason people seem to be making a big deal about. But did you know that Wesley Snipes was at one point considered for the role? Which would have made him not only the first black Bond, but also the first American one.
For the time being though we'll just have to make do with Daniel Craig but it's fun to think about how Elba might play the classy British spy. Here are 5 other actors who you probably didn't realise almost played J.B.
There Will Be Cameos Galore In “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”. How Will They Compare To These Brief Turns By Actors? (VIDEO)
Marvel has confirmed that there will be numerous cameos from our favorite Avengers' stars in 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Which of course shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.
It's believed that Black Widow, Nick Fury and Maria Hill will turn up but let's hope it doesn't stop there and the likes of Tony Stark and Bruce Banner also pop in to say hello. Either way, it should a hoot! But how will they compare to these infamous cameos from cinema's past? Which one's your favorite? And no, Stan Lee isn't involved at all.
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