No Time To Die: Rami Malek approached for James Bond role at party

metro.co.uk:

James Bond fans, it’s time to get excited as, after more than a year of delays, No Time To Die is finally upon us.The new 007 flick, released September 30, will serve as Daniel Craig’s last outing in the spy role, and he has been joined by an all-star cast for his final outing, including Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas and Naomie Harris.Rami Malek is playing villain Safin, with news of his casting originally sending fans into total meltdown – but his role came about in a very unusual way.Debbie McWilliams, who was the casting director in charge of the film, revealed that she actually approached him to get on board while at a party.Yes, seriously.Speaking to Metro.co.uk ahead of No Time To Die’s release, talk turned to how it was decided that.