Pierce Brosnan backs 'Fantastic Beasts' star for next James Bond, predicts fans will be 'blown away'
Actor Pierce Brosnan has publicly endorsed Callum Turner as a potential candidate for the next James Bond. Brosnan expressed excitement for the future of the franchise under director Denis Villeneuve.
Why it matters
The casting of James Bond is a major cultural event in the film industry, and endorsements from former actors carry significant weight with fans.
Pierce Brosnan at the London premiere of MobLand Season 2 in September 2026. Pierce Brosnan is throwing in his two cents into the conversation regarding who should be chosen to play the next James Bond, nearly 25 years after he last played the iconic character.
During a recent interview with Vanity Fair , the 73-year-old actor said he is following along with the public as "an audience member," adding he is just as "eager" as everyone else "to see who is going to play this epic role of cinematic history." He did, however, give one actor a special shoutout.
"All the men who are on the list now are actors I admire," he said. "Callum, Callum Turner is someone I've worked with, and he's so strong. They all have a voice and a physique, and a presence on film. They all have longevity as actors, all of these young men."
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