James Bond franchise actor hopes for role in new 007 film - but hasn’t heard anything

Actor Rory Kinnear, who played Bill Tanner in the James Bond franchise, expressed uncertainty about his return for the next film. He noted that while the new production team may seek continuity, the series is expected to take a different approach.
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