As the search for the next James Bond reaches the final stretch, Henry Golding shared his thoughts on the seemingly coveted role.
The British actor recently explained why the 007 lead character is “every actor’s kind of nightmare” following news that Denis Villeneuve will helm the next installment in the 50-year franchise.
“But at the same time, [you’re] also wanting to kind of add something new to a franchise,” he told People. “Why can’t they bring out more agents or more 00’s? I think that would be so much more fun, because there just isn’t the restraints and the expectation.”
Golding added, “Maybe I’m just a p***y. I don’t know. But I think I would love it so much more if there wasn’t that overhanging cultural pressure.”
Daniel Craig played the iconic role in Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021). Following previous Bond stars Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan, Craig’s successor has not yet been chosen.
Daniel Craig as James Bond in ‘Skyfall’ (2012) (Francois Duhamel/Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection)
This week, Amazon MGM Studios officially tapped Villeneuve to direct the next installment amid the studio’s new 007 partnership with returning producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Tanya Lapointe will executive produce.
After announcing that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the next film in the franchise, Amazon MGM’s Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll said at CinemaCon in April that the pair of “filmmaking legends” is currently in London working on the film.
“We are committed to honoring the legacy of this iconic character, while bringing a fresh, exhilarating new chapter to audiences around the world alongside Amy and David,” said Valenti, head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical. “They are both in London getting started and couldn’t be here tonight, but we wanted to thank them for what we know will be an incredible partnership. Thank you, Amy and David!”
