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Idris Elba states he'd only take on the role of James Bond if it was 'the will of the nation' as actor reveals 007 film executives haven't approached him for the role

Published: 16:55 EST, 24 March 2016 | Updated: 20:52 EST, 24 March 2016

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He's been touted as one of the hot favourites to take on the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig hands back his license to kill.

But Idris Elba has revealed the only way he'd take on the role of 007 is if it was the 'will of the nation', as he revealed he's not been involved with any discussions relating to the role.

The 43-year-old actor recently explained in an interview that he wasn't in talks with the movie executives behind the iconic franchise, saying that anything else was pure rumours.

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'It's all rumour-ville': Idris Elba has revealed the only way he'd take on the role of 007 is if it was the 'will of the nation', as he revealed he's not been involved with any discussions relating to the role

Speaking to Hello! US in a recent interview, the star put pay to speculation, saying: 'It's all rumour-ville.'

And shutting down any notion that he might be in secret talks regarding Bond, he stated: 'I'm not speaking to the James Bond people, and they're not speaking to me.'

However he didn't rule himself out of the role, as he said he he was flattered by so many people saying he'd make a 'great' Bond.

'If human beings want to know if there's any connectivity between all of us, the one thing I've heard around the world universally is, "You'll be great as James Bond",' he admitted.

'I'm not speaking to the James Bond people, and they're not speaking to me': The 43-year-old actor revealed he wasn't in talks with movie executives behind the iconic franchise, saying that anything else was pure rumours

Flattered: However he didn't rule himself out of the role, as he said he he was flattered by so many people saying he'd make a 'great' Bond

And perhaps signalling that he was still open to an offer to take on the mantel of Ian Flemings famous spy, he said: 'So if it was to happen, there you go - the will of the nation.'

Alongside the Luther star other notable British actors being touted for the role - currently occupied by Daniel Craig - include: Damian Lewis, Tom Hiddleston, James Norton and Tom Hardy.

However Idris is hardly waiting around for the call, as the actor stepped out in London on Thursday to promote his latest film, Bastille Day.

Still hope? Speaking to Hello! US he signalled he was still open to an offer to take on the mantel of Ian Flemings famous spy, he said: 'So if it was to happen, there you go - the will of the nation.'

Busy man: However Idris is hardly waiting around for the call, as the actor stepped out in London on Thursday to promote his latest film, Bastille Day

Cutting a relaxed but suitably suave figure, the multi-talented rapper turned out for the film premiere in a black leather jacket, navy sweater and grey fitted trousers and sneakers.

Arriving alongside co-star, former Game of Thrones star Richard Madden, at a special multimedia screening of the film, the actor looked to be in high spirits.

Release on April 22, the film sees a young artist and former CIA agent embark on an anti-terrorist mission in France - with the flick also starring Kelly Reilly and Charlotte Le Bon.

Rea\dy for action: Arriving alongside co-star, former Game of Thrones star Richard Madden, at a special multimedia screening of the film, the actor looked to be in high spirits