Idris Elba, 2018 Idris Elba has been a part of massive franchises like Star Trek, Fast & Furious, and Avengers. Next, fans hope to see him take on the highly coveted role of James Bond, and it's easy to see why so many people envision him as the iconic character: he's handsome, suave, and one heck of a talented actor. Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain