December 10th 2024.
John Boyega recently expressed his desire for Daniel Craig to continue playing James Bond, stating that he was disappointed when Craig announced his departure from the iconic role. As a queer actor who appeared in five films during Craig's tenure as 007, Boyega has been following the speculation surrounding who will be the next Bond, with names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, Taron Egerton, and Lucien Laviscount all being thrown into the mix.
Boyega shared his thoughts on the rumors with Metro, where he previously shut down the idea of a Black actor playing Bond. When asked if he would be interested in taking on the role, the 32-year-old explained that it's hard to say until the opportunity actually presents itself. He also added that the Bond franchise is very specific and he's unsure of the direction that producers Barbara and her team will take.
Craig played Bond in five films over a span of 15 years, and his final appearance as the character was in the 2021 release of No Time To Die. Despite his character's demise in the film, Boyega revealed that he would have loved to see Craig in at least two more films. He also expressed his interest in the idea of an older Bond, stating that going too young would feel like a rebrand of the entire franchise.
While Boyega has been hitting the gym for an unannounced role, he quickly shut down fan theories that he will be appearing in a Marvel or DC superhero movie. He clarified that while he does have a few projects lined up that require physical abilities, they are not related to any superheroes. However, he did mention his upcoming role in the biopic of Otis Redding and the highly anticipated sequel to Attack the Block, which is currently in the works.
Speaking about the Attack the Block sequel, Boyega shared that they are still in the early stages and director Joe Cornish is working hard to make sure the script makes sense. Despite not being able to reveal much, Boyega expressed his excitement for the project and shared that he can't wait to start shooting.
In the meantime, Boyega is busy promoting the Pirelli calendar, where he features alongside Jodie Turner-Smith, Vincent Cassel, Padma Lakshmi, and Jenny Shimizu. While the calendar has previously featured big names like Idris Elba, Bella and Gigi Hadid, Kristen Stewart, and Cher, Boyega revealed that it was the women in his life, particularly his sister and Jodie, who encouraged him to take part this year.
Reflecting on the experience, Boyega shared that he was initially hesitant to participate as he didn't feel physically ready. However, he was reassured that the calendar celebrates the beauty and differences of people, which gave him the confidence to join the project. And with photographer Ethan James Green, who has modeled himself, Boyega felt comfortable and at ease during the shoot.
As for what's next for Boyega, he teased that he has a few projects lined up for next year that require him to stay in shape, and he's excited to see what the future holds. But for now, he's looking forward to promoting the Pirelli calendar and being a part of its illustrious history.
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