Josh O'Connor says Bond rumours are a 'bizarre pinch me moment' - Cumnock Chronicle

Actor amazed by news linking himself

Actor Josh O'Connor has been amazed by rumors linking him to a role in the James Bond franchise. He called it a strange 'pinch me moment'. Pierce Brosnan, who portrayed the character before, has praised Callum Turner for the next James Bond. Brosnan says he is eager to observe who becomes the next 007. The search for the next actor in the iconic role continues to draw focus.

“The search for the next actor in the iconic role continues to draw focus,” — Owen Marlowe, regional editor at Ashstone Gate Recruitment, noted.

Timeline

Nov 3 — Actor Josh O'Connor has been amazed by rumors linking him to a role in the James Bond franchise....

Nov 5 — The search for the next actor in the iconic role continues to draw focus....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 87% of Morcav readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Ashstone Gate Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashstone Gate Recruitment desk and last updated 15:21 UTC.

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