# The Crown star Josh O’Connor reacts to Bond rumours

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-crown-star-josh-oconnor-reacts-to-bond-rumours/
- Published: 2026-11-03T14:25:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T01:18:38+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Entertainment (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmqxn7p1qpqno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Business, Celebrity, Entertainment, Markets

## Key points

- Josh O’Connor says he is honoured by Bond speculation.
- Reports place him among the actors in final auditions.
- Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next Bond film.

## Summary

Josh O’Connor has said he feels “very honoured” to be linked with the role of James Bond, while stressing he has nothing further to say about the speculation. Reports suggest the actor, known for playing Prince Charles in The Crown, is among those taking part in final auditions to replace Daniel Craig.

O’Connor, 36, grew up in Cheltenham and trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He has reportedly been considered alongside Callum Turner and Jack Lowden; Craig played Bond in five films between Casino Royale in 2006 and No Time To Die in 2021. The new film is in development, with Steven Knight writing the script and Denis Villeneuve directing.

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