Skarsgård says he was not considered for Bond role in Villeneuve reboot
Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård reveals he was not approached to audition for the upcoming James Bond film.
At a glance
- Skarsgård was not asked to audition for the Bond reboot directed by Denis Villeneuve
- British and Australian actors were considered for the role
- Skarsgård said he would be interested in playing a Bond villain
Bill Skarsgård has disclosed that he was not considered for the lead role in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming James Bond reboot. Speaking on a podcast, the Swedish actor said he was not contacted about the project, despite British and Australian actors being in the mix for the part.
Skarsgård indicated openness to playing a Bond villain in future projects, though he was not approached for the lead role in the forthcoming film.
Why it matters
The casting of the next James Bond has generated significant industry and public interest as producers seek to reboot the long-running franchise.
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