Daniel Kaluuya Says He'd Rather Be A Bond Villain Than 007 Himself
Nope star Daniel Kaluuya has been on fans' radar for the next pick to take on the role of 007, but it appears he is leaning towards playing a James Bond villain rather than the hero.
Following Daniel Craig's impressive 15-year tenure as James Bond, when the actor has received much acclaim for his portrayal of the iconic role, the search for the next 007 continues. While many believed Lashana Lynch's Nomi might be taking over the role, as her MI6 character filled in as the new 007 in last year's No Time to Die, longtime James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli confirmed that Bond will be continued to be played by a man, as she still hopes to see many more films made by women, for women, and about women that create exciting new characters.
Why This Actor Would Be A Great Choice To Play The Next James Bond
With heavy hitters like Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender, and Idris Elba at the top of many lists, candidates like Kaluuya have also entered the conversation, but it seems Kaluuya has little interest in stepping into the role. “I’d do a villain,” Kaluuya told Yahoo Entertainment while promoting his upcoming UFO thriller from Jordan Peele, Nope. “I just don’t if I’d want to watch my version of James Bond. That’s just me. That’s just me, I go, ‘I don’t wanna watch that.’ But I’d want to watch a villain. I’d do that. I think that would be fun.”
Kaluuya certainly has that fiery, leading man quality, as presented in his Oscar-winning performance as Black Panther Party activist Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah. However, Kaluuya has also presented audiences with a darker side, as he portrayed a ruthless, violent, and menacing mob enforcer in the crime thriller Widows. Kaluuya has also flexed his intense energy in other
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