John Boyega said he doesn’t believe there will ever be a black James Bond

‘Star Wars’ Star John Boyega would be “very surprised” to see a black James Bond. The 30-year-old actor was asked if he would ever consider taking on the role of the 007 spy in the legendary movie franchise, which has so far only been played by white men such as the late Sir Sean Connery and Sir Roger Moore, as well as Daniel Craig throughout its 60-year history – but “doesn’t believe” that producers will ever cast a black man in the part.

Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he told host Josh Horowitz, “I’m sorry, but I’m black – I don’t know how. 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, okay’.

I don’t necessarily believe that, but if that’s what they’re doing then that is very surprising to me. As an actor you kind of just stay out of that conversation. But if it’s for you then maybe. But if not then you just enjoy it in a movie theatre like everyone else.”

The London-born star – who made his name on the West End stage before shooting to global fame as Finn in the Star Wars franchise – explained that he would “love” to do Broadway in New York, but teased he has to do a “few more movies” first.

He said, “I’d love to do Broadway, but I’d love to go back onstage in the UK too. The last time I was onstage was in 2018 was at the Old Vic and I’d done that during the ‘Star Wars’ movies.

It was tiring, but I needed it. If it’s the right piece I’d love to go back onstage again. I’ve just got to do a few more of these films. Even if I was Off-Broadway, I’d do it.”