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Danny Boyle on why Jack O'Connell would make a great James Bond: 'He's got that darkness to him'

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Bishop, H. (2026, October 14). Danny Boyle on why Jack O'Connell would make a great James Bond: 'He's got that darkness to him'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/james-bond-jack-oconnell-danny-boyle-b1300844.html

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Danny Boyle praised Jack O'Connell as a potential James Bond, highlighting O'Connell’s ability to portray dark and complex characters while remaining charming and appealing to audiences. Boyle noted that although O'Connell isn’t officially cast as Bond, his qualities align well with the role. Recently, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hinted at a specific actor in mind for the next Bond film, and bookmakers have listed O'Connell at 8/1 odds for the part.

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Film director Danny Boyle recently praised actor Jack O'Connell for his potential to play James Bond, saying "He's got that darkness to him." Boyle highlighted O'Connell’s ability to portray dark characters without repelling the audience and noted his charm beyond just good looks. While Boyle made it clear that O'Connell is not actually set to take on the role of Bond, betting odds suggest otherwise; O'Connell’s chances have been improving, with current odds at 8/1 as of last month. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hinted earlier this year that he has a specific actor in mind while writing the next James Bond movie script.

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Danny Boyle on why Jack O'Connell would make a great James Bond: 'He's got that darkness to him' asserted

He → make → him

I mean, he's pretty gorgeous, but he doesn't look like some model. asserted

he → mean → model

And he's charming,” he elaborated. asserted

he → elaborate → ?

“He plays darkness in a way that doesn't repel you. asserted

that → play → you

He can play real darkness and yet lure you there with him. asserted

He → play → him

And we all love that tantalising feeling.” asserted

we → love → feeling

I mean, he's not gonna be Bond, obviously, but that's why I love working with him.” asserted

I → mean → him

Last month, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is writing the next movie, revealed that the titular character had been cast and suggested that he has been writing with one particular famous face in mind. uncertain

he → write → mind

O'Connell's odds of playing Bond have been steadily narrowing recently, now sitting at 8/1 as of last month. asserted

odds → play → month

Danny Boyle on why Jack O'Connell would make a great James Bond: 'He's got that darkness to him'

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