'They should cast Jack': Danny Boyle names his pick for the next James Bond
Jack O’Connell’s name has been mentioned as a possible Bond contender during the audition process, but has not been elevated to frontrunner status like Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Jack Barton. Now, ex-Bond director Danny Boyle has named O'Connell as his ideal pick for the new 007.
Danny Boyle, the renowned British director, has revealed that he originally planned to direct Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond in the 2021 film No Time To Die. However, creative differences led to his replacement by Cary Joji Fukunaga. At the Zurich Film Festival, Boyle expressed his disappointment, stating that the chosen story could have been a great one.
When asked about his thoughts on who should play the next 007, Boyle confidently named Jack O'Connell. Praising O'Connell's work in films like Amy Winehouse's Back to Black and the tabloid drama Ink, Boyle believed O'Connell would bring a unique and captivating presence to the iconic role. O'Connell, currently best known for his role in Skins and the Oscar-winning Sinners, has had a notable career in the industry.
Boyle also spoke highly of Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve, praising the man behind the visually stunning Dune: Part Three. Jack Lowden, Boyle's co-star in Slow Horses, has also been mentioned as a potential Bond contender by Gary Oldman. Casting for the upcoming film remains undecided, but based on producer Amy Pascal's comments, the announcement of the new actor is expected towards the end of the year.
With production on Bond 26 slated to begin in 2027, fans eagerly await the announcement of the next 007.
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