John Boyega Doubts There Will Ever Be a Black James Bond
John Boyega is giving the 411 on the next 007.
The “Woman King” actor weighed in on rumors that the next James Bond would be Black, saying during the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, “I’m sorry, but I’m Black — I don’t know how….”
Boyega clarified, “When you’re Black, I don’t know how that goes. You as a white man grew up in a society as a white man and that’s normal. That’s normal to you. Even the mention of a Black Bond is like ‘Oh, Ok.'”
The “Breaking” star speculated that it’s doubtful the producers behind Bond would offer the role to a Black actor. “I don’t necessarily believe that,” Boyega said, “but if that’s what they’re doing then that is very surprising to me.”
Previously, Boyega shut down rumors that he would be joining the MCU while confirming to...
The “Woman King” actor weighed in on rumors that the next James Bond would be Black, saying during the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, “I’m sorry, but I’m Black — I don’t know how….”
Boyega clarified, “When you’re Black, I don’t know how that goes. You as a white man grew up in a society as a white man and that’s normal. That’s normal to you. Even the mention of a Black Bond is like ‘Oh, Ok.'”
The “Breaking” star speculated that it’s doubtful the producers behind Bond would offer the role to a Black actor. “I don’t necessarily believe that,” Boyega said, “but if that’s what they’re doing then that is very surprising to me.”
Previously, Boyega shut down rumors that he would be joining the MCU while confirming to...
- 9/8/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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