Could the star of ‘Oppenheimer’ be the key to bringing Christopher Nolan on board?
Key Takeaways:
- Cillian Murphy is reportedly in the running to play the next James Bond.
- Fans suggest Murphy might be better suited to play a villain in the franchise.
After winning the Best Actor award at the Oscars, Cillian Murphy, widely known for his roles in “Oppenheimer” and as Tommy Shelby in “Peaky Blinders,” has been making waves in Hollywood.
There’s been a lot of speculation about who will be the next James Bond, with big names like Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, and Henry Cavill being tossed around.
But now, it seems Murphy’s name is being thrown into the mix.
According to @TheSun, Cillian Murphy’s performance in ‘OPPENHEIMER’ impressed James Bond bosses. He is now the frontrunner for the role.
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— Christopher Nolan Art & Updates (@NolanAnalyst) March 10, 2024
According to The Sun, Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has been eyeing Murphy for about a year now. Even though production on the next Bond film won’t kick off until late next year, anticipation is already building.
Murphy’s co-star in “Oppenheimer,” Clay Bunker, couldn’t speak highly enough of him, praising Murphy’s versatility and suggesting that his darker edge could make him a perfect fit for the iconic Bond character.
He said: “Cillian is the nicest human, but he has that dark side and there’s a darkness to Bond.”
Murphy’s skill at playing dark, sinister characters like Tommy Shelby and the Scarecrow in “The Dark Knight” trilogy hasn’t gone unnoticed.
In a post by LADBible on Instagram discussing the Bond casting, many comments suggest Murphy might be better suited to play a villain in the franchise.
“He’d be a better villain” – lukealandriver92
“Henry Cavill as Bond and Cillian Murphy as the main villain” – rickardrith
“Murphy would make a great Bond villain” – lon2x (with over 13,000 likes)
With Daniel Craig leaving the franchise after “No Time To Die,” the debate over who will be the next 007 continues to engage fans.
