The King's Man Star Shares Candid Thoughts on James Bond Casting Rumors: Is Bond Ready for This Fearless New Contender?
James Bond Casting Rumors: The search for Craig's successor continues as The King's Man star addresses the challenge, expressing fear in attempting to fill the iconic role Finding the perfect timing remains crucial for the next Bond casting decision
The King’s Man actor, Harris Dickinson, has addressed the rumors surrounding his potential role as the next James Bond. Speculation has been swirling about who will replace Daniel Craig, even before his departure in No Time To Die. Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Idris Elba have been thrown into the mix, alongside Dickinson who recently starred in the spy action film, The King's Man.
During an interview with Total Film, Dickinson was asked about the rumors and speculation surrounding his possible casting as Bond. In a change of tune from his previous statements, where he played down the idea, he now admitted that it would be foolish not to consider the opportunity if it were presented to him. However, he also expressed concerns about following in Craig’s footsteps. See his full comments below.
Why James Bond Casting Decisions Are A Matter Of Finding The Right Time
: I believe that overlooking such a role would be unwise, my friend. Witnessing the evolution of James Bond throughout time has been truly captivating. Daniel Craig's portrayal of Bond was so impressive, it almost intimidates me to attempt the same. One can never be certain of the direction the Bond franchise is taking, and that uncertainty piques my curiosity.
Being only 27 years old, Harris Dickinson might be considered too young by many to be considered for the prestigious role of James Bond at this stage of his career. Barbara Broccoli, the long-time Bond producer, has previously dismissed the notion of casting a 007 in his 20s, which could potentially remove Dickinson from the race if the plan is to produce the next installment of the franchise in the near future. Nevertheless, although his current age may make him an improbable choice, it does not necessarily exclude him from the role entirely.
Being one of the most iconic and enduring characters in cinematic history, numerous actors have been considered for the coveted role of James Bond throughout the years. However, the timing has not always been right. When Sean Connery first stepped down as Bond during the production of "You Only Live Twice" in 1967, a young Timothy Dalton was approached by producers to take over. Despite initially declining the role due to his belief that he was too young, Dalton later returned to play Bond in "The Living Daylights" in 1987. Similarly, both Pierce Brosnan and Roger Moore were offered opportunities to portray Bond before their respective debuts.
Currently, there is little indication as to when an official casting announcement will be made, or even when the next James Bond movie will be released. If producers take enough time, it is possible that Dickinson could be an appropriate age for the role when the next film finally arrives. Nonetheless, if he is genuinely serious about pursuing the role, he will face stiff competition from other actors.
Source: Total Film
