Pierce Brosnan Praises Callum Turner Among James Bond Contenders
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Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond across four films from 1995 to 2002, says he is "eager" to find out who lands the iconic role, singling out former co-star Callum Turner as "so strong" while praising every actor on the shortlist.
In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Irish actor Pierce Brosnan opened up about the growing speculation surrounding the next James Bond. Brosnan, who portrayed 007 from 1995 to 2002, was careful to cast himself as a fan rather than a kingmaker. "I'm just an audience member now. I'm just the man in the street who is eager to see who is going to play this epic role of cinematic history," he said. While he praised all the candidates on the current shortlist — noting they each have "a voice and a physique, and a presence on film" — he gave a particular mention to Callum Turner, with whom he appeared in the 2017 film "The Only Living Boy in New York." "Callum Turner is someone I've worked with, and he's so strong," Brosnan said. Variety reports that "Slow Horses" star Jack Lowden is another leading contender, with final auditions believed to be taking place in London. Josh O'Connor and Jacob Elordi are among the other names previously linked to the role. Brosnan also expressed excitement about "Dune" director Denis Villeneuve's approach to the franchise, calling his storytelling "visionary" and "visceral and sensuous," and predicting the result will be "truly magnificent."
