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Josh O’Connor addresses ‘extraordinary’ James Bond rumors as Pierce Brosnan throws his weight behind another front-runner

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Rubio, A. (2026, November 3). Josh O’Connor addresses ‘extraordinary’ James Bond rumors as Pierce Brosnan throws his weight behind another front-runner. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/03/celebrity-news/josh-oconnor-addresses-james-bond-rumors-as-pierce-brosnan-backs-callum-turner/

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Josh O’Connor acknowledges being considered for the role of James Bond but declines to comment further on the speculation. Meanwhile, former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan expresses admiration for potential successor Callum Turner and other front-runners, emphasizing their strength and presence on screen. Brosnan also offers words of encouragement to whoever will take on the iconic role next. The article mentions that the search has narrowed down to two main contenders—Callum Turner and Jack Lowden—with at least one additional actor expected to audition, including O’Connor.

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As speculation continues over who will replace Daniel Craig as James Bond, Josh O’Connor has expressed being "very honored" to be considered for the role, though he declined further comment. Meanwhile, former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, aged 73, has endorsed another frontrunner, Callum Turner, describing him as "so strong" and praising his presence on film. Both actors are among a list of potential candidates being discussed by media outlets, including New York Post, Page Six, The Hollywood Reporter, and Vanity Fair. Brosnan's endorsement adds weight to the speculation surrounding Turner, who is 36 years old, as he played Brosnan’s son in the movie "The Only Living Boy in New York".

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Josh O’Connor says he is “very honored” to be in the running for the role of James Bond, as speculation continues to swirl over who will succeed Daniel Craig as 007. asserted

who → say → 007

“It’s an incredibly bizarre, pinch-me moment … even being uttered in that same sentence and being considered for something like that,” O’Connor, 36, told the outlet. asserted

O’Connor → pinch → outlet

“To be considered in that same sort of bracket is extraordinary.” asserted

considered → consider → bracket

However, he declined to elaborate further on the speculation, saying he was “afraid” there was “nothing to say beyond that.” asserted

he → decline → that

Meanwhile, former James Bond Pierce Brosnan all but endorsed another front-runner for the part, Callum Turner. asserted

Brosnan → endorse → part

“I’m just an audience member now. asserted

I → ’m → ?

I’m just the man in the street who is eager to see who is going to play this epic role of cinematic history. asserted

who → ’m → history

All the men who are on the list now are actors I admire,” Brosnan, 73, told Vanity Fair in an interview published Tuesday. asserted

Brosnan → admire → interview

He went on to single out Turner, 36, with whom he played father and son in 2017’s “The Only Living Boy in New York,” describing him as “so strong.” asserted

he → go → him

“They all have a voice and a physique and a presence on film. asserted

They → have → film

They all have longevity as actors, all of these young men,” Brosnan added. asserted

Brosnan → have → men

The Irish actor, who played James Bond in four films between 1995 and 2002, also had a few words of advice for whoever is next to join the ranks of those who have portrayed 007. asserted

who → play → 007

“Whoever plays the role, I wish him the very best of life and strength and courage. asserted

I → play → life

You know, it’s hard to tell who it [will] be, but I eagerly await to hear the news and the celebration of the next James Bond,” Brosnan said. asserted

Brosnan → know → Bond

As Page Six previously reported, the search for the next James Bond had narrowed to two finalists: Turner and Jack Lowden, both of whom were expected to screen-test last month, according to the Hollywood Reporter. uncertain

both → report → Reporter

The outlet also reported that at least four offers to screen-test had been extended, with O’Connor among those expected to audition. asserted

O’Connor → report → those

The identity of a fourth contender has not been revealed. asserted

identity → reveal → contender

Josh O’Connor addresses ‘extraordinary’ James Bond rumors as Pierce Brosnan throws his weight behind another front-runner

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