Could it be that the new James Bond character has been unveiled? A hint seems to point towards this, as a new TV series featuring actor James Norton, known for his roles in Happy Valley and Grantchester, may have accidentally let the secret slip. This intriguing tidbit comes from the Talk Of The Townsends podcast, with hosts Benedict and Hannah Townsend noticing an interesting detail in Norton’s recent drama series, Playing Nice: he doesn’t appear to be wearing a tuxedo.
In an unexpected twist, let me clarify for a moment. It’s common knowledge that any actor who signs on to play James Bond is prohibited from donning a tuxedo in other roles, ensuring the iconic Bond image remains unscathed. However, in the movie Playing Nice, where Norton plays a father who learns his son was switched at birth, he attends a grand event…yet stands out as the only man not sporting a tuxedo. As Benedict Townsend points out:
James Norton stars in the series, and there’s been a lot of talk that he could be the upcoming James Bond. Interestingly, each actor playing James Bond must include in their contract that they can’t don a tuxedo for any other production during their time as Bond.
In the third installment of Playing Nice, there’s a sequence set at a grand ball where all the gentlemen are dressed in tuxedos, with one exception – James Norton, who opted for a typical business suit instead.
Is James Norton the New 007? Or Is This Just a Coincidence?
Although the host hints that this could potentially be connected to the “Playing Nice” narrative, since the character’s humbling might be related to their wardrobe, there’s been no official confirmation about the next James Bond. However, co-host Hannah Townsend playfully suggested, “It’s possible he could become the next James Bond,” with Benedict adding…
It’s possible that the contracts have already been signed, which means he may not be able to wear a tuxedo. This restriction applies only after signing the contract. As such, Daniel Craig could potentially wear a tuxedo in an upcoming movie, but during his entire tenure as James Bond, you didn’t see him in a tux throughout.
James Norton is frequently mentioned as a strong contender for the role of James Bond, alongside actors such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kraven the Hunter), Paul Mescal (Gladiator 2), Henry Cavill (Man of Steel), Theo James (The Gentlemen), and Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts). Although it may be a while before we learn who will take on the iconic suit, James Norton has previously addressed the casting speculations in an interview with Variety.
I’m afraid there aren’t any discussions at the moment. They seem to be figuring out their next steps with the massive franchise, which isn’t an easy decision. It’s intriguing to see all the varied news articles about it. However, nothing definite has been decided as of yet.
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2025-01-14 18:31