James Bond fans were sent into a frenzy as speculation that Idris Elba as the next 007 resurfaced. Even director Ron Howard weighed in on the frenzy.

SFgate.com says a report in the U.K. tabloid The Daily Star on Thursday posited Elba stepping into the role. Actor Daniel Craig, the current 007, is completing his latest Bond film.

Speculation that Elba would the next James Bond has been happening on-and-off for years.