Hypothesis concerning the subsequent actor to step into James Bond’s sneakers is rampant, with names like Tom Holland, Taron Egerton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and fan favourite Henry Cavill being tossed round. Nonetheless, with the development of James Bond 26, which incorporates the recruitment of director Denis Villeneuve and screenwriter Steven Knight, these speculations could carry extra weight. The latest buzz means that Scott Rose-Marsh, an rising English actor, has auditioned for the function of James Bond underneath Villeneuve’s course.
A supply near the movie’s manufacturing instructed The Hollywood Reporter that Rose-Marsh was known as in round late June to carry out a studying from the 1995 movie GoldenEye, a session that probably concerned Villeneuve. It’s additionally doable he learn from a brand new script being developed by Steven Knight for Bond 26. The supply from Rambling acknowledged that Rose-Marsh was suggested to deliver his distinctive interpretation to the function somewhat than mimic earlier Bonds.
At 37, Rose-Marsh has a modest portfolio together with roles in Wolves of Warfare and Krays: Code of Silence, and tv appearances in Chloe, The Outlaws, and Yr Amgueddfa. His academic background contains coaching on the BRIT Faculty for Performing Arts and Know-how.
What units Rose-Marsh aside as a possible James Bond is his purple hair, a primary for the function on the large display, simply as Daniel Craig was the primary blond Bond. Apparently, one other redhead, Patrick Gibson, performs Bond within the new online game 007: First Mild, although this isn’t thought of a part of the official movie collection.
Pictures on Rose-Marsh’s Wikipedia web page and his Instagram present him with darker hair, probably dyed for numerous roles.
Somerset Dwell has commented on Rose-Marsh’s current transformation, noting he has change into leaner and sharper—a glance that aligns with the trendy imaginative and prescient of James Bond.
Rose-Marsh additionally sports activities a notable scar over his proper eye, echoing the literary Bond, who had a scar on his proper cheek—a element that has not been portrayed in any of the movie variations.
Nonetheless, Rose-Marsh’s audition doesn’t assure him the function. He is likely to be forged in a special half or could not seem within the movie in any respect.
WalesOnline beforehand reported that Rose-Marsh left a name heart job simply earlier than securing a task within the Welsh-language collection Yr Amgueddfa, buying most of his appearing credit in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rose-Marsh shared with the outlet that he usually lands roles as robust characters or gangsters, which he finds amusing because it contrasts sharply along with his real-life persona. He assured, “I’m a very nice man in actuality.”
For these taken with seeing Rose-Marsh in motion, a proof of idea scene from You, Me and the Ex is accessible to view.
James Bond 26 marks the primary 007 movie produced underneath Amazon MGM Studios with new producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal taking the reins from longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
