A rumor about the next James Bond reportedly started the way most great rumors do: at a London pub, after a few drinks. A cast member from Josh O’Connor’s play“Golden Boy”allegedly told a stranger at The French House that O’Connor confided he’s the next 007, supposedly during celebratory drinks after the play’s run ended on Halloween. The Sun reported the claim, and it has since spread across the internet faster than a Bond car chase.
Nothing about this has been confirmed. Amazon MGM Studios and EON Productions are staying quiet, screen tests are reportedly ongoing, and“Bond 26”isn’t scheduled until 2028. O’Connor, 36, told the BBC he’s“very honored”to be considered for the role but declined to elaborate, leaving fans to read between the lines. Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are also still rumored to be in the running.
If the pub story turns out to be accurate, it will go down as one of the most casually leaked casting reveals in Hollywood history. If it doesn’t, well, it’s still a great story about how much people care about who plays Bond. Either way, fans will be watching every official announcement closely.
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