# Pierce Brosnan Endorses Callum Turner As Next James Bond As “He’s So Strong”; Josh O’Connor Reacts To Talk Around 007 Casting

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pierce-brosnan-endorses-callum-turner-as-next-james-bond-as-hes-so-strong-josh-oconnor-reacts-to-talk-around-007-casting/
- Published: 2026-11-04T02:40:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T06:51:28+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/11/pierce-brosnan-callum-turner-james-bond-josh-oconnor-casting-1237212659/
- Topics: Business, Celebrity, Entertainment, Markets

## Key points

- Pierce Brosnan praised Callum Turner as a potential Bond.
- Josh O’Connor called the speculation flattering but offered no update.
- Brosnan said he was eager to see Denis Villeneuve’s take on 007.

## Summary

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has praised Callum Turner, one of the actors rumoured to be in contention for the role, describing him as “so strong”. The endorsement adds to public discussion about who will become the next 007, though Brosnan said he did not know who would be chosen and wished the successful actor well.

Brosnan also expressed confidence in director Denis Villeneuve’s vision for the next Bond film, calling his work visionary and urging patience as casting news is awaited. Josh O’Connor, another actor linked to the role, said the speculation was flattering but declined to add to it, describing the attention as an extraordinary and surreal experience.

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