Cillian Murphy has given a simple answer about playing James Bond in the upcoming sequel.
Since the new 007 movie was confirmed, several potential actor names have been circulating on social media, including Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill and Jacob Elordi, as OG Daniel Craig stepped down from the role.
Murphy’s name also appeared on the Internet for his rumored casting in the lead role.
A few days ago, the oppenheimer The actor clarified things, rejecting all speculations.
In a recent talk with ExtraThe 49-year-old Irish actor appeared with his co-star Barry Keoghan, where the two were asked if they would like to play James Bond.
“Would you put yourself in the mix of the villain or Bond himself?” asked the interviewer.
He salty burn The star responded for the first time: “I don’t think I’ll play Bond. It’s a role that requires certain things and yeah, I don’t think I’ll play James Bond. But I’d like to come in and play the villain, you know, just saying.”
When Cillian was asked the same question, he gave a surprising answer: “I’m a bit busy”, leaving Barry in fits.
Meanwhile, Inception is set to reprise the role of Tommy Shelby in the upcoming film. Peaky Blinders movie, The Immortal Man.
The crime drama film, scheduled for release on March 6, also stars Keoghan alongside Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and Stephen Graham.
