Jamie Dornan On How He Feels Being Considered For The Next James Bond

Daniel Craig just wrap up his tenure in the role of the iconic British agent 007 with last year’sNo Time To Die , his 5th and final outing as the role . Before Craig , the purpose was inhabited by the likes of Sean Connery , Roger Moore , Timothy Dalton , and Pierce Brosnan . hearsay have been twiddle over who will be cast next ever since Craig foretell he ’d be leaving the part and his looping of Bond met his fate inNo Time To Die . However , Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have said that adecision on the next James Bondwill be made sometime this year , but nothing has been announced as of yet .

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While talking toET Canada , Dornan comment on his casting consideration as James Bond , saying that he thought it was"fun"and"cool"to be on the list . The"list"in query is an unofficial mix of actors that are constantly touted as possibilities . While there ’s no existent frontrunner for the role as of yet , Dornan point out that he feel the names diffuse around the role are n’t there by stroke , as all of the actor on the list are presently starring in celebrated projection . Read his full quote below .

" It ’s fun and it ’s a coolheaded affair to be in the intermixture for that sort of thing . I do think it ’s very transparent in terms of if you look at that list , there ’s not one somebody on that tilt who does n’t have some message at the moment that ’s doing well . "

Other actors on the"list"along with Dornan include thespian like Tom Hardy , Idris Elba , Henry Cavill , Tom Ellis , Tom Hiddleston , Richard Madden , Dev Patel , and Regé - Jean Page , among many others . If Dornan was to be chosen from this star - studded tilt , his docket would for certain make way for appearing in a raw Bond film . Dornan is currently appear in the BBC / HBO Max seriesThe Tourist , which has been renewed for season 2 . He is also presently film the undercover agent thrillerHeart of Stonewith Gal Gadot , but outside ofThe Touristseason 2 looks like production - gratuitous for now . Dornan has antecedently weigh in on the immense legacy left behind by Craig ’s Bond , saying in a past tense interview,“Daniel Craig is f**king brilliant , and it alter the whole free energy of Bond . "

With so many talented histrion appearing in guess about the next James Bond , and no clear frontrunner , it ’s anyone ’s shot as to which management the Bond producers will go . Dornan for sure fit the bill for the role , but he ’s one of many that could slip on the tux and make for the next Bond to life , so it will at long last fare down to what the producer want for the character reference in the next decade or so , rather than someone simply take the correct make - up for the gig . Whoever lands the role will have liberal shoes to fill , as it ’s no minor feat to redefinea beloved character likeJames Bond , one of the most iconic role in all of cinema .