James Norton Addresses Rumors of Being the Next James Bond

media. Other than that, it’s just fun and bemusing.”

Interviewer Alex Zane then confronted Norton with a “clue” fans had spotted in his new show. In a scene in Playing Nice, Norton’s character Pete Riley is the only person not wearing a tuxedo at a black-tie event. Some took this as substantiating a theory that actors are not able to wear a tuxedo in any other project if contracted to play James Bond. “If that’s not evidence to seal the deal, I don’t know what is,” he joked.

“It’s got nothing to do with the fact that the character felt uncomfortable wearing a tux and was a bit low-key, that’s clearly irrelevant. It’s clearly undeniable. What can I say? You got me. Whoever’s spotted that, 10 points, well done. I’m definitely not confirming.”

Daniel Craig had the longest continuous reign as the lead in the movie franchise based on the novels first released by Ian Fleming in 1953. The story was adapted for the big screen in 1962, with Sean Connery being the first to star as the protagonist in Dr No. He starred in five films, starting with Casino Royale in 2006, then Quantum of Solace in 2008, Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and announced he would be retiring after appearing in No Time To Die in 2021.

When asked who he would love to see play James Bond if he were to pass the torch, Craig responded, “I don’t care.”

This news has sent the internet into a frenzy, speculating and hoping for the next James Bond to be revealed. It’s clear that the role has a special place in the hearts of many fans, and the anticipation for the next Bond is at an all-time high. Who will be the next to step into the iconic shoes of 007? Only time will tell.