In The Media
Elba was featured as one of the "Ten Hottest Men on the Planet" in the April 2004 issue of Essence magazine and again in the November 2005 issue. He was selected as one of People Magazine's annual 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, in May 2007. Elba appeared on the August 2009 and the November 2011 covers of Essence magazine. He appeared on the August 2010 cover of Ebony magazine. In 2012, Elba also served as a celebrity endorser for Tanqueray gin, appearing online in ads.
Elba has also been in talks with James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, to possibly portray the British spy in future films, but Elba has had concerns that his color, rather than his skills as an actor, may be given more attention. However, actress Naomie Harris has expressed her support for Elba if he was to take on the role.
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