"I'd rather come in and do the villain. The man teasing Bond, that's more me. It was nice to see your name go up there, but the role of 007 inherently carries a lot of weight and pressure."
"I'm hoping that, being a Bond fan for so many years, it will be imbued into me and I will be able to produce something that's the same but different, and better, stronger and bolder."
Barry Keoghan has rejected speculation about playing James Bond, asserting he does not fit the role's requirements. The 33-year-old actor expressed preference for villain roles, stating he would rather portray a character opposing Bond than assume the iconic spy position. He acknowledged the appeal of being considered but emphasized the significant weight and pressure accompanying the 007 role. Keoghan continues building his career with acclaimed performances in films like Saltburn and The Banshees Of Inisherin, with upcoming appearances in the Peaky Blinders film. Meanwhile, the next Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and scripted by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, with other actors including Jacob Elordi and Cillian Murphy mentioned as potential successors to Daniel Craig.
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