Cillian Murphy address buzz surrounding potential James Bond casting

Cillian Murphy offered a blunt response to playing James Bond in the new sequel.

Following Daniel Craig finishing his contract and completing the character's arc in 2021s No Time to Die, various names of potential actors has been circulating online for the next 007 movie lead.

The list includes, Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill and Jacob Elordi.

Murphy’s name also surfaced the internet for the role. He now has cleared the air in an interview with Extra.

Murphy along with Barry Keoghan sat down together for the interview and were asked if they would like to play James Bond or the villain in the film.

The Saltburn star first replied, " I don’t think I’d play bond. It’s such a role that requires certain things and yeah, I don’t think I’d play James Bond himself. But I’d like to come in and do the villain you know, just saying."

Meanwhile, the Oppenheimer star gave a four-word answer saying, "I’m kind of busy."

Murphy and Keoghan are set to star in Peaky Blinder: Immortal Man, which is slated for release on March 6.

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