Leaked Sony emails revealed that Idris Elba was under "serious consideration" to take on the iconic role of James Bond earlier in the year, but Elba claims he isn't good-looking enough for the role.
Taking to Twitter, Elba joked, "Isn't 007 supposed to be handsome? Glad you think I've got a shot! Happy New Year people."
The 42-year-old Luther star previously said that he would be interested in taking the role when Daniel Craig departs.
Filming for the 24th Bond film Spectre began earlier this month.
Isn't 007 supposed to handsome? Glad you think I've got a shot! Happy New year people. pic.twitter.com/3g9lAl2Uo3
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) December 27, 2014