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Josh O'Connor Finds James Bond Speculation 'Bizarre'
O'Connor called the Bond rumors a bizarre pinch-me moment as reports say he is among finalists for the next 007 role.
- On Tuesday, 36-year-old actor Josh O'Connor addressed reports that he is a finalist for the next James Bond role while opening the new Everyman Theatre in his hometown of Cheltenham, England.
- Amazon MGM Studios is currently casting the 26th James Bond film, with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve set to direct the untitled project and veteran casting director Nina Gold leading the search.
- O'Connor called being considered "an incredibly bizarre pinch me moment," while reports suggest he faces competition from actors including Callum Turner and Jack Lowden for the coveted role.
- Former Bond Pierce Brosnan weighed in on Friday, expressing support for the candidates, while Lowden recently described the attention surrounding the casting as "all very flattering."
- Retired casting director Debbie McWilliams, who previously cast multiple Bond actors, emphasized that the next lead must retain "a total enigma" to ensure audiences believe the character is licensed to kill.
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Josh O’Connor plays coy when asked about Bond casting speculation
The 36-year-old admitted to experiencing an ‘incredibly bizarre pinch me moment’
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