Lost in translation ... Roger Moore claims that he was misquoted saying Idris Elba could not play 007 because isn't "English-English". Picture: Supplied Source: News Corp Australia
SIR Roger Moore, who played 007 in seven films, has blamed a French Magazine for twisting his words and putting him in a racism row.
The veteran actor was asked by an interviewer about the idea of black actor Idris Elba being cast as 007. The 87 year-old- reportedly made comment that Elba is not "English-English' enough.
"'Although James may have been played by a Scot, a Welshman and an Irishman, I think he should be "English-English," he added.
A Scot ... Sean Connery in 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. Source: News Corp Australia
An Irishman ... Pierce Brosnan played Bond and backed Idris Elba to play the next 007. Picture: Supplied Source: News Corp Australia
A Welshman ... Timothy Dalton played James Bond during the 1980s. Picture: Supplied Source: News Limited
An Englishman ... Idris Elba was born and raised in Britain. Picture: Alberto E. Rodriguez Source: Getty Images
While Sir Roger, who left Britain in 1978 to live in Switzerland and Monaco, doesn't define what he means by "English-English", but he firmly denies making any racist comments and said his words had been "lost in translation".
For the record, Elba was born, raised and schooled in England.
In last year's Sony fiasco, leaked emails showed executive Amy Pascal wrote "Idris should be the new Bond."
In repose to the speculation after the leaked emails, Elba took to Twitter to set the record straight, sort of.
"Isn't 007 supposed to handsome? Glad you think I've got a shot! Happy New year people", he wrote alongside an image of the star pulling a face for a selfie.
The black actor has frequently been tipped as the next James Bond, including by former 007 Pierce Brosnan.
Elba has previously said he would like to play Bond when Daniel Craig departs from the role.
Check out the new James Bond movie Spectre.
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