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Skarsgård Open to Bond Villain Role After Audition Snub
9 Nov
Summary
- Bill Skarsgård was not considered for the next James Bond role.
- He expressed openness to playing a Bond villain instead.
- The next Bond actor is expected to be announced by year's end.
Bill Skarsgård, the Swedish actor, has revealed he was not part of the audition process for the next James Bond. While he expressed that he feels somewhat exhausted from playing persistent villains, he indicated an openness to taking on a Bond villain role. Skarsgård mentioned that he wasn't even considered for the lead, suggesting that perhaps nationality was a factor. Actors like Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult are understood to have undergone screen tests for the coveted 007 position.
Skarsgård, who has starred in films such as 'It' and 'John Wick,' clarified that he wouldn't commit to a decade-long tenure as Bond but would be interested in a single, impactful villain role akin to Mads Mikkelsen's performance in 'Casino Royale.' He emphasized that any villain role would need to feel original and compelling to him. The casting process is underway 21 years after Daniel Craig took over the role, with his tenure ending in 2021. This upcoming Bond film will be the first produced by Amazon MGM Studios following their acquisition of franchise control.
Discussions about the next James Bond are ongoing, with Pierce Brosnan previously backing Callum Turner and Gary Oldman endorsing Jack Lowden. The official announcement for the actor who will embody the iconic spy is anticipated before the close of 2026.
