Pierce Brosnan thinks the Lucifer star Tom Ellis could be the next James Bond. Ellis revealed what the former 007 star told him about potentially taking up the role of James Bond.
Tom Ellis shares what former 007 Pierce Brosnan told him about potentially playing James Bond
James Bond casting could have another contender, as Pierce Brosnan reportedly believes Ellis has what it takes to play the role. While talking about his upcoming drama CIA, Ellis told Metro U.K., “When I got the script, the character of Colin was this enigmatic tinderbox of many things that he has to sit on. The more research I did about the CIA, the more interested I was in playing him.”
Ellis said his research for the role left him fascinated by the CIA and its work.
Ellis plays Pierce Brosnan’s son in The Thursday Murder Club. When asked whether Brosnan gave him any advice for his new spy role, he said, “No, he didn’t. But he did tell me he thought I’d make a good Bond, and I was like, ‘Pierce, I think I’m probably too old now. But I’ll take it from you, mate. I’ll take it from you.’”
Tom Ellis is not currently among the actors widely rumored to play James Bond. His run as Lucifer Morningstar ended five years ago.
Previously, he admitted that he would be willing to reprise his role as Lucifer.
Ellis has not been among the leading names linked to the 007 role. Reports suggest producers may announce the next James Bond by the end of 2026.
According to British GQ, actors who could play 007 include Jack Lowden, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson.
While Tom Ellis is currently not among the frontrunners for the role, Pierce Brosnan’s comments have added his name to the ongoing James Bond casting conversation.