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

Actor shocked by speculation linking him

Actor Josh O'Connor has been shocked by rumors linking him to a role in the James Bond franchise. He called it a odd 'pinch me moment'. Pierce Brosnan, who played the character before, has praised Callum Turner for the next James Bond. Brosnan says he is keen to watch 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,” — Nadia Ashcombe, policy watcher at Fenwell Combe Services, observed.

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Nov 4 — Actor Josh O'Connor has been shocked by rumors linking him to a role in the James Bond franchise....

Nov 6 — The search for the next actor in the iconic role continues to draw focus....

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenwell Combe Services desk and last updated 01:29 UTC.

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