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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

George Clooney reveals who he thinks would be a ‘perfect’ James Bond

  • George Clooney has said he thinks British actor Callum Turner would make the ideal successor to Daniel Craig for the role of James Bond .
  • Clooney, who directed Turner in The Boys in the Boat, described him as “the perfect guy to do it” as he “is tall and handsome and charming and British”.
  • The 65-year-old told The Hollywood Reporter : “I hope Callum ends up being the next Bond. I think he would be a great Bond.”
  • Turner has remained coy about the topic, telling the outlet: “I know as much as you do – really, I know as much as you do.”
  • The next James Bond film, written by Steven Knight, is currently seeking its lead star following Daniel Craig 's final performance in 2021’s No Time to Die .

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George Clooney shares his personal pick for ‘perfect’ James Bond: ‘He’s tall and handsome’

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