Overview

• Brian Cox praised Murphy as an “interesting” choice for 007, highlighting his realism and unpretentious style.
• Amazon MGM Studios officially tapped Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight as writer and Denis Villeneuve as director of the forthcoming Bond installment.
• Gambling.com odds now list Murphy as the favourite to portray a male Bond villain, displacing Jared Leto at the top of the market.
• Pierce Brosnan previously endorsed Murphy for the lead part, declaring he would deliver a “magnificent” performance.
• Murphy has publicly downplayed Bond speculation, telling reporters at the Oscar Wilde Awards that he feels “a bit old” for the role.