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Idris Elba’s 007 Wax-Figure Video Fuels Bond Chatter After Wife’s Nudge

No successor to Daniel Craig has been named, with Denis Villeneuve directing the next installment.

Overview

  • Elba posted a TikTok from Madame Tussauds standing after wax figures of past Bonds as the franchise theme played, captioning it “Wifey made me do it.”
  • Sabrina Dhowre Elba said on Good Morning America that she encouraged the post and joked she had “re-fueled the fire,” noting how good he looked in the lineup.
  • The video, shared after Madame Tussauds London unveiled Elba’s own wax figure on Dec. 19, has drawn strong fan support and millions of views.
  • Bond 26 is moving ahead with Denis Villeneuve directing and Steven Knight writing, but casting remains unannounced, with industry reporting pointing to a search for a “fresh face.”
  • Elba has long been a fan favorite yet has downplayed the rumors in the past, including saying he might be too old for the role.