Ben Whishaw Says Bond Needs Full Reinvention as Amazon Prepares Next Film
The former Q actor told The Times he rarely thinks about Bond and that returning for Amazon MGM Studios' new film would be strange.
Ben Whishaw said the James Bond franchise needs to be reinvented completely, as Amazon MGM Studios prepares its next film in the series. The actor, who played Q in the Daniel Craig-era films, made the remarks in an interview with The Times, according to screenrant.com.
Whishaw said he rarely thinks about Bond and that returning to the role for Amazon's adaptation would be weird. Amazon MGM Studios has not yet announced who will play the next 007.
He also described the secrecy surrounding the Bond casting process as deliberate hype. The studio's reported finalists have completed screen tests and are awaiting word on the next Bond.
Nine years as Q
Whishaw played Q for nine years, appearing in Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die. He was the youngest actor to take on the character, succeeding John Cleese.
Quick answers
Who has been cast as the next James Bond?
Amazon MGM Studios has not yet announced its next Bond actor.
Which Bond films did Ben Whishaw appear in?
Whishaw played Q in Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die.