For Henry Golding, taking up the famed function of James Bond could also be extra of a nightmare than a dream.
“I feel that’s each actor’s type of nightmare,” The Outdated Guard 2 actor informed People on the movie’s Los Angeles premiere this week. His feedback on the famed film character got here after Denis Villeneuve was named the subsequent director of the franchise, the primary from Amazon MGM Studios.
“However on the similar time, [you’re] additionally eager to type of add one thing new to a franchise,” Golding added. “Why can’t they convey out extra brokers or extra OO’s? I feel that will be a lot extra enjoyable, as a result of there simply isn’t the restraints and the expectation.”
The Loopy Wealthy Asians star added, “Perhaps I’m only a pussy. I don’t know. However I feel I might find it irresistible a lot extra if there wasn’t that overhanging cultural stress.”
Following the information of Villeneuve being named the subsequent James Bond director, there’s been hypothesis about which actor will tackle the titular function. As for now, it’s merely identified that Tanya Lapointe, Villeneuve’s creative associate and spouse, will function an govt producer alongside Amy Pascal and David Heyman.
“A few of my earliest movie-going recollections are related to 007. I grew up watching James Bond movies with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the custom and open the trail for a lot of new missions to come back,” Villeneuve mentioned in a press release Wednesday. “It is a huge duty, but in addition, extremely thrilling for me and an enormous honor.”