Pierce Brosnan has expressed his support for Callum Turner as a potential successor to James Bond, joining the growing conversation around who will play the iconic British spy next. The former 007 star, who portrayed the character in four films between 1995 and 2002, also voiced his approval of Lucifer star Tom Ellis.
While Brosnan is looking forward to the official casting announcement, he believes the actors being considered have the qualities needed to take on the legendary role.
Pierce Brosnan praises Callum Turner amid James Bond casting rumors
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Brosnan said he was eagerly waiting to discover who would become the next James Bond. He specifically praised Turner, with whom he worked in the 2017 film The Only Living Boy in New York.
“Callum Turner is someone I’ve worked with, and he’s so strong,” Brosnan said. Then he added that the actors being considered all have “a voice and a physique, and a presence on film.”
Apart from Turner, Brosnan has also voiced support for Lucifer star Tom Ellis. Meanwhile, Slow Horses actor Jack Lowden is reportedly another frontrunner, with final auditions believed to be taking place in London. Josh O’Connor and Jacob Elordi are among the other names previously linked to the role.
Although Brosnan has no particular prediction about the casting, he offered some words of encouragement to whoever gets the part. He said, “Whoever plays the role, I wish him the very best of life and strength and courage.” Brosnan further added that he was looking forward to celebrating the announcement.
Brosnan also expressed excitement about Denis Villeneuve taking charge of the upcoming Bond film. Praising the Dune director’s filmmaking style, he said, “I think we are going to be blown away. I really do.” He further described Villeneuve’s work as “visionary” and praised his approach to camera work and storytelling. He predicted that the next instalment would be “truly magnificent.”
