Jamie Bell Has Discussed Playing The New James Bond

 

During the press rounds for the last James Bond installment, Spectre, Daniel Craig didn’t sound enthusiastic about the prospect of playing the iconic spy again. Physically, it’s an exhausting role, and considering how long these films take to make, it’s understandable the actor has been cautious about returning to the role, despite being under contract for one more sequel.

Recently we’ve heard more rumours insisting the actor is finished with the character. Now, another rumor has cropped up, claiming that Jamie Bell has had discussions about playing the new James Bond. The last story we heardwas that Craig turned down $100M to reprise the role. The actor has been lining up projects that will take up most of this year, possibly including Steven Soderbergh‘s Logan Lucky and Todd Fields ‘television series, Purity.

Deadline did confirm the report that Jamie Bell has discussed taking over the role with producer Barbara Broccoli. Broccoli and Bell are currently working together on Film Stars Don’t Die, a romance co-starring Annette Benning that begins shooting next month. Whether they’ve been serious conversations is unconfirmed. If Bell or another actor plays the next James Bond, Craig shared some advice for whoever follows in his footsteps