Barry Keoghan has said he does not believe he is suited to playing James Bond, despite being linked to the iconic role. The Saltburn star, whose name has been mentioned among potential successors to Daniel Craig, told Radio Times magazine that while it is flattering to be considered, he does not think he matches the requirements.
Keoghan stated: 'It's nice to see your name go up there, but I don't think I fit the criteria for James Bond.' Instead, he expressed interest in playing a Bond villain, saying: 'I'd rather come in and do the villain. The man teasing Bond, that's more me.'
Other actors linked to the role include Callum Turner, the current bookmakers' favourite, and Jacob Elordi, Keoghan's co-star in Saltburn. Damson Idris has also been mentioned but dismissed the rumours as untrue, telling E! News: 'It's definitely not true, it's just a rumour.'
Amazon MGM Studios now has creative control of the franchise and has appointed Denis Villeneuve to direct the next Bond film. Villeneuve has described Bond as 'sacred territory' and vowed to honour the tradition while opening the path for new missions.
