Henry Golding says playing James Bond is “every actor’s nightmare” (exclusively)

Henry Golding Have thoughts of going into 007’s shoes.

“I think it’s every actor’s type of nightmare,” the actor, 38, told people exclusively and referred to take over the iconic role as James BondWhile he participated The old guard 2Premiere of the Red Carpet in Los Angeles on June 25.

“But at the same time, (you are) who also want to add something new to a franchise,” he continued. “Why can’t they produce more agents or more oo? I think it would be so much more fun, because it’s just not the limitations and expectations.”

Still, Golding admitted, “Maybe I’m just a P —-. I don’t know. But I think I would love it so much more if it wasn’t so imminent cultural pressure.”

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Bond is based on British writer Ian Fleming’s character, who first appeared in the novel 1953 Casino Royale.

The role originated in the screen of Sean Connery 1962’s Terence Young-Helmed Dr. No. Others as have played the famous spy Include David Niven, George LazenbyThe Roger MooreThe Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan.

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Bond was last played by Daniel Craig 2021 No time to die. He also played the role in Casino Royale (2006), Consolation quantum (2008), Skyfall (2012) and Ghost (2015).

Craig, 57, told Los Angeles Times In November 2022 as after five payments, he “need (ed) to move on“From the famous franchise.

It was announced earlier this week that Denis Villeneuve will Direct the next Bond moviethat will highlight the 26th movie in 60-year-old franchise. The project will be the first since Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson agreed to a new joint venture with Amazon MGM I February. (Amazon MGM now has creative control over the franchise, while Broccoli and Wilson remain co -owners for the series.)

Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the new movie. Amazon MGM has not yet announced a writer, and casting for the new bond has not been announced. Current challengers for the coveted spy role include Aaron Taylor-JohnsonThe Henry CavillThe Idris Elba and Government jean pageto name a few.

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When he talked about the actor who will take the role of Bond Next, Golding told people, “I think whoever they will choose, it will be fun.”

Next Bond Film does not have a confirmed release date yet.