Idris Elba might have confirmed he's the new James Bond and people are losing their minds

Either Idris Elba is the biggest tease in the world, or his latest tweet is a tongue-in-cheek confirmation of the dream: that he is set to play the new James Bond.

The Luther actor tweeted the following, using a play-on the 007 catch-phrase, 'My name's Bond, James Bond:'

My name's Elba, Idris Elba.

The post comes days after Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli reportedly announced that the door is open for a non-white actor to play James Bond.

The Daily Star reported that director Antoine Fuqua revealed a conversation he had with the producer, in which she said ‘it is time’ for a non-white actor to take on the iconic role.

She said:

Idris could do it if he gets in shape. You need a guy with a physically strong presence. Idris has that.

And with Elba's latest tweet, perhaps he thinks he has that too.

Mostly, people have one thing on their mind:

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Tease...what a tease...

People are excitedly Kermit-flailing, and we don't blame 'em

No but really: Elba for Bond.

Hollywood? Make it happen.

If you haven't already...

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