Josh O’Connor has touched on the rumors that he might be playing the next James Bond, amidst jokes from the actor that he could be playing him. What did Josh O’Connor say about the James Bond rumors?

Since the end of Daniel Craig’s James Bond era, several names have been thrown around as the potential next 007. Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, and Henry Cavill have all shown they have

While the Bond franchise remains ground to a halt, another potential piece of the puzzle pulls himself out of place.

Josh O'Connor discusses rumors that he's the next James Bond in a new interview with Deadline out of Sundance.

Actor Josh O’Connor has not heard anything directly from Eon Productions about playing James Bond, despite the increasingly feverish rumors. O’Connor hit the mainstream hard this year after starring in the romantic sports drama Challengers,

Josh’s comments follow rumours that the iconic series could be indefinitely delayed amid an alleged feud between Amazon and producing partner Barbara Broccoli. Amazon acquired half the rights to Bond a few years ago through the purchase of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio for £6.4billion.

Current James Bond contender Josh O'Connor responds to the rumors he's in the running to play 007, admitting the buzz originated from a joke.