Pierce Brosnan Endorses Callum Turner as Potential New James Bond
Former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan said he admires Callum Turner and could see him taking over the role, while noting other candidates are also being considered.
Pierce Brosnan, who portrayed James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002, told Vanity Fair that he is eager to see who will be cast as the next 007. He said he has worked with Callum Turner on 2017’s The Only Living Boy in New York and praised the younger actor’s strength and screen presence.
"All the men who are on the list now are actors I admire. Callum Turner is someone I’ve worked with, and he’s so strong. They all have a voice and a physique, and a presence on film. They all have longevity as actors, all of these young men," Brosnan said.
Brosnan added that he wishes the future Bond “the very best of life and strength and courage.” He also expressed enthusiasm for director Denis Villeneuve’s potential involvement in the franchise, describing the filmmaker as “iconoclastic” and “visionary."
Variety reported that other frontrunners include Jack Lowden of Slow Horses, with final auditions reportedly taking place in London. Additional names that have been mentioned in the press are Josh O’Connor and Jacob Elordi.