The British star was recently asked whether he will be the next star of the franchise, where he replied: “No, I’m not going to be James Bond.”

Elba has since elaborated on his comments saying: “I say this in jest, but this is my answer to Bond: [Luther] is my big character that lives in the same space as the Bournes, as the Bonds in the world.

“Not in terms of spy works or spying, but this is a character that fights evil and then will stop at nothing to do it.”

Elba went on: “And we created him from scratch. Me and [the showrunner] Neil Cross really ploughed our hearts into making John Luther. And I’ve never been more thankful for a character that keeps going. I love him.

“And it’s a hard character to play. It’s very absorbing, but I’ve liked bringing him to life every time. I’ve loved it.” (Via Esquire).

Page is also followed by fellow Netflix alum, Henry Cavill.