The Crown star Josh O'Connor reacts to Bond rumours
Actor Josh O'Connor has responded to ongoing speculation that he is a frontrunner to play the next James Bond. While he expressed honor at being considered, he confirmed there is no official news regarding the casting.
Why it matters
The James Bond franchise is a major cultural export, and casting rumors generate significant media interest and public engagement regarding the future of the series.
Josh O'Connor is among the actors thought to be taking part in final auditions for the new James Bond [REUTERS/Carlos Osorio] BAFTA-nominated actor, Josh O'Connor, who portrayed Prince Charles in Netflix's The Crown says he is "very honoured" by the speculation he could be the next James Bond.
The 36-year-old who grew up in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - has been reported to be in the running for the role alongside Callum Turner and Jack Lowden .
The chosen actor will replace Daniel Craig, who took over the role of Bond with Casino Royale in 2006 and bowed out after his fifth film, No Time To Die, in 2021.
Opening the Everyman Theatre's new education and community centre in his hometown, O'Connor said: "To be considered in that same sort of bracket is extraordinary".
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