Steven Spielberg says Idris Elba would be his 'first choice' for Bond

Everyone has an opinion on who should be the next Bond, and now we know how one of the most successful and influential directors in Hollywood feels.

Idris Elba has been a strong favourite among fans to take over the iconic role, despite saying himself that he may be too old for the part, "if I’m really honest man, I think I’m too old for that man, running around in cars and ladies and martinis".

However, Steven Spielberg thinks differently "I would love to see a Bond of colour. That would be my first choice. I think Idris would be my first choice of Bond if Daniel decides not to come back."

Spielberg made these comments during an interview with The Express where he also revealed he was twice denied the opportunity of sitting in the director's chair for Bond “I offered Cubby (James Bond producer) my services and he didn’t think I was right for the part."

Although star of the last four James Bond films, Daniel Craig hasn't been officially ruled out for the next Bond film, he did mention he would rather "slit his own wrists" than do another one.

MGM have said that they're not planning a new Bond film until 2018, so the race for the role is still very much alive. Other names circulating include Tom Hiddleston, James Norton, and Aidan Turner.