James Bond star warns fans off believing casting rumours

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5 Nov 2026 • 7:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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James Bond star warns fans off believing casting rumours

  • Actor Rory Kinnear has revealed he had never watched a James Bond film prior to being cast as MI6 chief of staff Bill Tanner in the franchise.
  • Kinnear reflected on working with Dame Judi Dench, sharing memories of playing Shakespeare trivia games and praising her extraordinary acting recall.
  • He addressed the sad news that 91-year-old Dench can no longer act due to her poor eyesight, describing her as someone who truly loves the craft.
  • The 48-year-old actor confirmed he has not been contacted about the upcoming Amazon-led Bond reboot, though he expressed willingness to return to his role.
  • Kinnear warned fans to be sceptical of casting rumours regarding Daniel Craig's successor, noting that media speculation is often inaccurate.

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