Bond 25 Star Backs Idris Elba To Take Over From Daniel Craig As 007

He has played the head of the Secret Intelligence Service, M, since 2012. And Bond aficionado Ralph Fiennes has backed Idris Elba to take over the role from Daniel Craig and revealed he is yet to read a script for the upcoming Bond 25. Speaking on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine, the English Patient actor, 56, who will reprise his role in the new Bond, commented on who could step into 007's shoes after 'brilliant Bond' Daniel, 51, makes his final appearance.