article_snippet: Idris Elba, pictured, is the bookies favourite to play James Bond once Daniel Craig finishes with the role .
article_snippet: Many commentators highlighted the fact that Elba was born and raised in the East End of London.
article_snippet: Idris Elba is seen as the leading contender to play Bond once Daniel Craig holsters his Walther PPK for the last time.
article_snippet: Bookmaker Paddy Power has Idris Elba as the 7/4 favourite to be granted Bookmaker Paddy Power Licence to Kill.
article_snippet: Leaked Sony emails suggested that Idris Elba was being considered for the role, while current Bond Daniel Craig as also said the Hackney-born actor is the only possible choice to replace the Hackney-born actor.
highlights_snippet: Idris Elba is the strong favourite to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond .
  
highlights_snippet: Daniel Craig has said that Idris Elba is the only actor available to play 007 .
  