Daisy May Cooper is reportedly “in talks” to star as M within the subsequent James Bond movie.
According to The Sun, the This Country star is being eyed to carry a “comedic and quirky” edge to the position, which was beforehand portrayed by Ralph Fiennes and Judi Dench.
A supply informed the publication: “Daisy is a detailed pal of [writer] Phoebe [Waller-Bridge], whose involvement in Bond was so successful that it sparked an unlikely dialog.
“Suddenly the manufacturing staff had been getting excited concerning the prospect of actually taking M in a distinct course.
“With Daniel [Craig] leaving, it appeared the time to begin modifications throughout the board and the dynamic between Bond and M is on the coronary heart of the movies.”
The supply added: “So this opens the door to it being a bit lighter and extra comedic going forwards – and can in fact influence the course the brand new 007 goes in too.”
Earlier this week, Taron Egerton dismissed rumours that he might succeed Daniel Craig as the subsequent 007, saying that he doesn’t suppose he’s “the fitting selection for it”.
“You should be constantly statuesque to be that man. And that’s one thing that I’m nonetheless striving for. I’ve all the time struggled with my weight,” the Kingsman actor informed The Daily Telegraph.
Egerton revealed that he considers the physique preparation wanted at any time when he takes on a job, including that Bond “is a bit like being a model ambassador in addition to being an actor. And that may very well be actually enjoyable in microcosm, however I’m positive I learn that [producer] Barbara Broccoli mentioned that it’s a 15-year dedication”.
The actor added: “It’s kind of irrelevant how I really feel about it, anyway, as a result of I can let you know there have been zero cellphone calls.”
Other stars whose names have been within the combine as the subsequent Bond are Lucien Laviscount and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, with the latter responding not too long ago to the hypothesis in a chat with Vanity Fair.
“You can have one thing actually constructive [written about you], however you too can have one thing actually destructive that may flow into,” he mentioned. “You simply wish to keep in your lane, keep grounded, keep across the individuals that you just love and love you again, and keep in that world.”
Taylor-Johnson added: “Because the second you begin believing the shit individuals say about you, you’ve misplaced your fucking thoughts. You’ve misplaced it.”
Idris Elba, who has additionally lengthy been linked to the position, not too long ago prompt that it was purely hypothesis.
