Ben Whishaw confirms he will not return as Q in next Bond film
Whishaw, who played Q in Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die, says the franchise needs to be completely reinvented under director Denis Villeneuve.
Ben Whishaw has confirmed that he will not return as Q in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming James Bond film, according to collider.com. The actor played the MI6 quartermaster in three films during Daniel Craig's tenure as 007.
Whishaw said the franchise needs to be completely reinvented now that Craig's era has ended, and his decision not to return follows that view.
He first appeared as Q in 2012's Skyfall and returned in Spectre and No Time to Die. The role was previously held by Desmond Llewelyn and John Cleese, among others.
Villeneuve is preparing to direct the next James Bond film and is expected to rework 007 for a new generation. The actor who will play Bond has not been revealed.
Quick answers
Will Ben Whishaw play Q again in the next James Bond film?
No. Whishaw confirmed he will not return as Q in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming Bond film.
Which James Bond films did Ben Whishaw appear in as Q?
He played Q in Skyfall (2012), Spectre and No Time to Die.
Who is directing the next James Bond film?
Denis Villeneuve is preparing to direct the next Bond film. The new Bond actor has not been revealed.