James Norton, star of ‘Playing Nice,’ has responded to rumors that he could be the next James Bond. Speculation began when Daniel Craig, who holds the record as the longest-serving actor portraying the British spy, announced his retirement from the film series. Several actors, including Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, have been rumored to take over the iconic role. During an interview at the BAFTA Awards red carpet, Norton was informed about being a favorite among potential candidates. He laughed and replied, “Me? Whoever is coming up with these possibilities needs to find a new job.” He added, “It’s all so strange and funny, based purely on speculation and clickbait. But it’s entertaining.” Host Alex Zane pointed out a clue in Norton’s latest series where his character doesn’t wear a tuxedo at a formal event, sparking fan theories linking this to Bond traditions. Norton joked, “If that isn’t proof of the deal being sealed, I don’t know what is,” while clarifying it had nothing to do with his character’s discomfort in formal attire. Fans see this as evidence supporting the theory that actors chosen to play Bond avoid wearing tuxedos in other projects. The James Bond story first hit the big screen in 1962 with Sean Connery starring as Agent 007 in ‘Dr. No.’
James Norton Among Potential Successors for Daniel Craig as James Bond
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