Brosnan Backs Callum Turner as Possible Next James Bond
The former 007 told Vanity Fair he would welcome Turner as Bond, calling his co-star in The Only Living Boy in New York "so strong."
Pierce Brosnan said in an interview with Vanity Fair that he approves of Callum Turner as a possible next James Bond. Brosnan, who played 007 from 1995 to 2002, described Turner as "so strong"; the two appeared together in the 2017 film The Only Living Boy in New York.
Brosnan said he now watches the franchise as an audience member and is eager to see who will take the role. He also named Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor and Jacob Elordi among the other actors whose names have been floated for Bond.
Brosnan said he eagerly awaits news of the next James Bond, and that he expects director Denis Villeneuve's take on the franchise to be magnificent.
According to Variety, Lowden appears to be another frontrunner, and final auditions are believed to be taking place in London.
Quick answers
What did Pierce Brosnan say about Callum Turner as James Bond?
Brosnan told Vanity Fair that he approves of Turner as a possible next Bond and described him as "so strong."
Who else has been mentioned as a possible next James Bond?
Brosnan named Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor and Jacob Elordi among the actors whose names have been floated.
Who is directing the next James Bond film?
Denis Villeneuve is directing; Brosnan said he expects Villeneuve's take on the franchise to be magnificent.