Overview

• In a Hits Radio UK interview, Butler called it “kind of sacrilegious” for an American to portray 007 and said he has had no talks about the role.
• He added that he would be open to joining the franchise as an antagonist.
• Fellow American Glen Powell recently voiced a similar stance, saying the character should be played by an “authentic Brit.”
• The franchise’s next film is in early development with Denis Villeneuve directing and Steven Knight writing, produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman under Amazon MGM.
• No casting has been announced, with industry chatter pointing to unconfirmed shortlists and a younger U.K.-born lead as the series starts fresh following Daniel Craig’s run ending in 2021.