Give the People What They Want: Twitter Responds to the Latest Rumor About Idris Elba Playing James Bond

Is Idris Elba going to be the next James Bond or not?

I need answers.

The long-running rumor, that nearly everyone hopes is true, sprung up once again over the weekend, when Oscar-winning writer and director, John Ridley, made an appearance on BBC Radio to speak about Guerrilla—an upcoming mini series that the two produced—to rave about the actor's talent.

"Idris is pretty much becoming a national treasure for every country. We couldn't have done it without him," he said. "It was a pleasure, he's a gentleman. I can't wait to see him as James Bond quite frankly."

Excitement was brewing as many thought that this might be confirmation of Idris taking on the the role of 007.

Yessss to the fact Idris Elba is the next James Bond ✔️✔️

— Maddie Sinnott 🥂 (@maddiesinnott_) April 9, 2017

Idris Elba the next James Bond? I support that.

— Juella Deville (@Jubeebee_) April 10, 2017

idris elba is gonna be the new james bond i'm HYPED

— K (@hannicter) April 8, 2017

Idris Elba as James Bond you best beliiiieeeevvvveeeee

— Cunway Twitte(r) (@hey_sucka) April 8, 2017

Elba, however, cut down our hopes and dreams, just a few days later, by quashing the rumor during a red carpet interview. "Oh my god, I have no idea why he said that. That's another six months of the rumor, oh well."

"Oh well," is not enough, though. We want to know why he is yet to be tapped for the role. What exactly is the hold up, Hollywood? Name one actor more fit to play James Bond.

I'll wait.

I won't be happy until Idris Elba is casted as James Bond. Give the people what they want.

— garbo (@PeterGarbis) March 31, 2017

Dear James Bond decision makers, what's taking so long to cast Idris Elba? Dude is James Bond in real life. pic.twitter.com/4s4jSUK3mz

— Ricky FilmLife Tyree (@RickyT_FilmLife) April 6, 2017

if the casting team of James Bond don't make Idris Elba the next one then what are they really doing ? ??

— Audrey (@audreyogwang) April 8, 2017

All I want is for Idris Elba to be the new James Bond....is that too much to ask

— annoyin' genius (@jenny_buchheit) April 5, 2017

Idris Elba as James Bond is still the best idea in the world. he would smash the role

— Mattio (@magezky) April 8, 2017

Though we may or may not get to see Elba as Bond any time soon, his latest project, Guerrilla premiered on April 6. The London-set political drama was executive produced by Idris and he also stars as Kent, alongside Freida Pinto and Gambian actor, Babou Ceesay, who play a couple who become entangled in the social upheaval of 1970s London, after they help free a political prisoner. It is set to hit TV screens on April 13, check out the trailer below.