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Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan believes Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy “would do a magnificent job” playing 007.
Brosnan, who played the famous spy in four films between 1995 and 2002, gave his backing for Murphy to take on the coveted role of Bond while speaking to the bbc at the annual Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles on March 7, telling the outlet, “Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”
people magazine reports that Murphy, however, ruled himself out of the role, explaining to red carpet press at the event that, at 47, he thinks he’s “a little old” to take on the role of Bond. After all, producers are reportedly looking for a “thirty-something” actor who can star in the landmark franchise for at least a decade.
Brosnan passed the 007 baton to Daniel Craig, who had the longest tenure as Bond, spanning five films from his first appearance in 2006’s Casino Royale to his swan song in 2021’s No Time to Die. Producers are now looking for ” reinvent” the series, but they haven’t even started that process yet, which leaves a question mark over Bond’s role.
Henry Cavill is a big favorite as he previously auditioned for the role of Bond, but lost out to Craig at the time despite the director apparently preferring him. Other big names to emerge include Taron Egerton, Idris Elba and Dwayne Johnson, but these actors have either stifled rumors or don’t meet the criteria for the next 007.
There is also no shortage of directors who want to leave their mark on the Bond franchise. Filmmakers Denis Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan have expressed their desire to direct a 007 adventure, calling the opportunity a “privilege” but one that is not without its challenges, especially in the post-Craig era.
Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on X/Twitter. @AdeleAnkers.