THE director of the next James Bond film is reportedly looking to cast an ‘unknown British actor’ as the next 007.
, 57, said goodbye to the role in 2021 release No Time To Die
Denis Villeneuve is reportedly looking for an “unknown British actor” as the next James Bond
Daniel Craig bid farewell to Bond in 2021
US actor Glen Powell had been linked to take over the role
With the position of 007 now vacant, the search is underway for a new lead actor.
Oscar nominated director Denis Villeneuve was confirmed in June to be directing the next film.
According to Deadline , Villenueve is looking to cast a “fresh face” British actor as the next James Bond.
This would therefore rule out several major reported contenders for the role.
For example, US actor Glen Powell and
As it happens, Powell, 36, to take over as Bond.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter , he said simply: “I’m a Texan.
“My family and I joke around, I can play Jimmy Bond, but I should not be playing James Bond.
“Get an authentic Brit for that job. That’s who belongs in that tuxedo.”
In the 63 years James Bond has been on screen, seven actors have played the character.
Six hailed from either the UK or Ireland, while George Lazenby is from Australia.
Elsewhere, former star to play Bond “in a heartbeat.”
The Irish actor, 72, was promoting his movie The Thursday Murder Club.
He told RadioTimes: “My wife Keely [Shaye Smith] and I have been listening to the drumbeat of expectation of who’s going to be the next .
Timeline of James Bond actors
Over the years there have been seven actors who have played 007.
The , and this is who has played the lead role over the years:
- Sean Connery – The late star was the first ever actor to play Bond, and reprised the role for seven movies.
- George Lazenby – The star only played Bond once, but was the youngest actor to ever play the spy.
- – The late movie star spent 12 years making seven films in the famous franchise.
- Timothy Dalton – The smooth actor took over from Roger Moore and appeared in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill.
- – The handsome star played Bond for four movies from 1995 to 2002.
- – The British star was the first blonde James Bond and the sixth actor to win the role in 2005.
“There are many great candidates out there, and I’m sure they’re going to make it a spectacle of delight.
“I don’t think anyone wants to see a craggy, 72-year-old Bond, but if [next 007 director Denis] Villeneuve had something up his sleeve I would look at it in a heartbeat.”
Pierce added: “Why not? It’s great entertainment.
“It could be lots of laughs. Bald caps, prosthetics… who knows?”
Pierce Brosnan played the role from 1995 to 2002 
