Josh O’Connor is the latest James Bond contender to address speculation surrounding the coveted role, calling the prospect of succeeding Daniel Craig an incredibly bizarre pinch me moment. The Challengers and The Crown actor, who is rumored to be one of the finalists in the search for the next 007, told the BBC that he […]
Josh O’Connor Describes Bond Rumors as ‘Incredibly Bizarre Pinch Me Moment’: ‘To Be Considered Is Extraordinary’
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