Josh O'Connor calls Bond speculation a 'pinch me moment'
Speaking in Cheltenham, the actor said being considered for James Bond is a bizarre pinch me moment, declining to comment further.
Josh O'Connor said being considered for the role of James Bond is an incredibly bizarre pinch me moment, while declining to add anything beyond that about the speculation. He spoke at the opening of the new Everyman Theatre in his hometown of Cheltenham, England, according to hollywoodreporter.com.
O'Connor, 36, led Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day earlier this year. Reports have placed him among the actors under consideration for the role at Amazon MGM Studios, with screen tests for the film reportedly due to take place in London.
The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight, with casting director Nina Gold leading the search for the next Bond.
Other actors linked to the part have also addressed the speculation. Jack Lowden told British GQ that it is all very flattering, while Pierce Brosnan said in a Vanity Fair interview that he is just an audience member now.
Brosnan, who previously played Bond, praised Callum Turner, saying he has worked with him and that he is so strong. Sources confirmed that Jack O'Connell is not in the mix and that Jacob Elordi is not testing.
Quick answers
What did Josh O'Connor say about the James Bond reports?
He said being considered for the role is an incredibly bizarre pinch me moment, and that there is nothing to say beyond that.
Who is directing the next James Bond film?
Denis Villeneuve is directing, from a script by Steven Knight, with Nina Gold leading the casting search.
Where are Bond screen tests reportedly taking place?
Reports say screen tests for the film would take place in London.