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Pierce Brosnan Backs Callum Turner as Possible Next James Bond

Pierce Brosnan praises former co-star Callum Turner as speculation over the next James Bond continues, without a casting confirmation.

By Ledger Staff · Originally reported · Posted

Pierce Brosnan at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival
Pierce Brosnan at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival · Sebaso · Cropped and resized · CC BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has expressed support for Callum Turner as speculation continues over who will become the next 007. Brosnan, who portrayed the British secret agent in four films, discussed Turner's potential during an interview with Vanity Fair. The actor praised Turner and expressed interest in seeing who ultimately receives the role.

His comments add another prominent voice to the ongoing discussion surrounding the franchise's next leading man. No casting confirmation was included in the reported remarks.

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