Rebel Wilson reveals she's auditioned for role in James Bond movie
Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson has revealed she auditioned for a role in the forthcoming James Bond movie.
In an interview with Variety, Wilson shared that she went up for a part in the next Bond instalment last year, and whilst discreet on the details, she was quick to highlight that it wasn't for the lead role of James Bond.
"What was really cool was getting to audition for Bond," she told the publication – but did not elaborate as to whether she has been successful in getting the role.
Wilson added that the connection came about because she had to request clearance for some Bond-themed jokes from producers ahead of her hosting the BAFTA Film Awards in 2022.
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Speculation remains high about who will replace Daniel Craig as the next 007. Craig bowed out of the famous spy role after five films, with his final appearance in 2021's No Time to Die.
Fans have suggested Game of Thrones alumni and Citadel star Richard Madden as a favourite to take over as Bond.
Other actors rumoured to be in the running include Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, The Witcher's Henry Cavill, Bridgerton's Regé-Jean Page, Happy Valley villain James Norton and Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount.
Bond producer Barbara Broccoli had an update for fans in February, confirming that casting hasn't even started yet.
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"There isn't even a script," Broccoli added at the time. However, the latest Variety report says that the next Bond outing is now in the scripting stage.
Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge was one big name who worked as a scriptwriter on the last Bond film No Time to Die. No details have been shared as to who will be in the writer's room for the next movie.
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