‘Normal People’ star Paul Mescal addresses James Bond casting rumours

nme.com:

Normal People star Paul Mescal has addressed speculation he could be the next James Bond.A poll held by Digital Spy, asking who should take on the role after Daniel Craig steps down, put Mescal in the running, below The Witcher star Henry Cavill.Asked whether he often gets questioned about Bond rumours, Mescal said: “No, I don’t, actually.

I’m a huge Bond fan. I think it’s an incredible franchise.“But it feels very, very far away from current circumstances. It’s pretty cool that I was on the Digital Spy list.”Discussing whether he would say yes if the opportunity were to arise, the actor said: “Would I play Bond?