Pierce Brosnan Supports Callum Turner Being Cast as James Bond
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan praised Callum Turner as a strong contender for the next 007, highlighting his admiration for the young actors being considered for the role.
- Brosnan expressed excitement about Denis Villeneuve directing the new Bond film, calling him a visionary director whose work will be "truly magnificent."
- Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are among the actors reportedly testing for the Bond role, with Turner recently gaining momentum in prediction markets.
- Jack Lowden responded modestly to speculation about his casting and comments from co-star Gary Oldman, choosing not to engage with the rumors.
- Brosnan also addressed Helen Mirren's criticism of the Bond franchise as sexist, acknowledging the tension between the original material and modern perspectives on the character.
