Updated
Updated · The Independent · Sep 7
Rory Kinnear Casts Doubt on 3 Bond Frontrunners as Amazon Nears 007 Decision
Updated
Updated · The Independent · Sep 7

Rory Kinnear Casts Doubt on 3 Bond Frontrunners as Amazon Nears 007 Decision

3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Sep 7

Summary

  • Rory Kinnear said he has heard nothing about the next James Bond film, but expects Amazon to keep some continuity by bringing back parts of Daniel Craig’s supporting cast.
  • Kinnear, who played Bill Tanner in 3 Bond films from 2008 to 2021, said he would return if asked, though he expects the reboot to take “a whole different approach.”
  • The actor also questioned reports that Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and Jack Barton are in final talks, saying Bond casting often lands on people “who aren’t being talked about.”
  • That view aligns with former Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams and reports around Denis Villeneuve, both favoring a more enigmatic, likely British actor rather than a heavily profiled contender.

Insights

Will Denis Villeneuve completely erase the Daniel Craig timeline, or could familiar faces like Rory Kinnear survive the franchise's radical reboot?
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With the new 007 reveal expected by late 2026, will Amazon's gamble on a completely unknown actor pay off in a star-driven market?