George Clooney Cosigns Callum Turner as the Next James Bond: ‘The Perfect Guy’
- British actor Callum Turner addressed ongoing speculation about him potentially playing James Bond in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, calling the rumors "quite amusing" while declining to comment on the role.
- Actor and director George Clooney, who directed Turner in his 2023 film, publicly endorsed him as "the perfect guy" for the role, describing him as tall, handsome, charming and British.
- Amazon MGM Studios, which assumed creative control last year, confirmed last month that casting is underway, leaving the franchise in limbo since English actor Daniel Craig stepped down in 2021.
- While other actors like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jacob Elordi are reportedly in contention, longtime favorite Sir Idris Elba recently dismissed his own involvement, stating that playing the spy was "never legit."
- The next film, written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and directed by Denis Villeneuve, is not expected until at least 2028, with production efforts focused on ensuring quality over speed.
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George Clooney has joined the debate about who should be the next James Bond. And he has his opinion clear. – I hope Callum will be the next Bond, so
George Clooney Names His Pick for Next James Bond
Nicolas Genin George Clooney has named Callum Turner as his pick for the next James Bond. Daniel Craig quit his role as 007 following the release of 2021’s No Time To Die, in which the superspy appeared to meet his death. The franchise has since been taken over by film chiefs at Amazon MGM Studios, who are currently on the hunt for a new lead actor. George Clooney’s Pick Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Now Clooney has weighed in on…
The search for the successor for Daniel Craig's most famous role is in full swing. Now George Clooney reveals who he would like to see as the new James Bond. For his favorite, the Hollywood star finds only praiseworthy words.
Since the announcement of Daniel Craig’s farewell, the world of cinema is looking for a new James Bond. That is to say, the industry has been speculating for almost a long time to know officially, who will be the face of the film reboot that Denis Villeneuve is going to direct. Although that is, the real casting began last June. The selection process is open and, for now, the great favorite does not enter the rag of rumors that place him as the …
George Clooney crowns Callum Turner as the 'perfect' James Bond
While many wonder who the next James Bond will be, George Clooney has made a strong recommendation on who he thinks makes the perfect 007. Having met Turner on his 2023 film The Boys in the Boat, Clooney vouched for the Brit as someone who people can’t help but think: “There’s something with this young man.” Turner, who recently married singing sensation Dua Lipa, is the dead ringer in Clooney’s eyes for the seventh actor to play James Bond. Spe…
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