David Oyelowo is set to become the first black James Bond — sort of.
The British actor will read the audiobook version of “Trigger Mortis,” which was written by Anthony Horowitz and commissioned by the Ian Fleming estate, the Guardian reported Thursday.
Oyelowo, who was highly praised for his portrayal of Martin Luther King, Jr. in “Selma,” will play 007 and other characters in the official Bond book set for release Sept. 8.
The announcement comes amidst recent debate as to whether a black actor — such as rumored frontrunner Idris Elba — would ever be cast as the famous British spy currently played by Daniel Craig.