'A Thousand Blows' & 'The Outlaws' Star James Nelson-Joyce Emerges as the New James Bond Frontrunner

A new name has suddenly emerged as a potential favorite for the next James Bond. English actor James Nelson-Joyce has seen his odds improve after revealing that, should he be given the opportunity, he would love the chance to play 007 in whatever shape Amazon’s reboot eventually takes.
The actor, who is best-recognized for roles in the likes of The Outlaws, Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, Black Mirror, A Thousand Blows, and This City is Ours, is now just behind the likes of several firm favorites, including The Gentlemen star Theo James, former Superman Henry Cavill, Kraven the Hunter’s Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Slow Horses star Jack Lowden, and The Iron Claw actor Harris Dickinson (via Coral). Nelson-Joyce's odds improving came quickly following the actor stating he would be up for taking on the coveted role following the departure of Daniel Craig. "I mean... double-o Scouse, I'm here for it," he...
The actor, who is best-recognized for roles in the likes of The Outlaws, Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, Black Mirror, A Thousand Blows, and This City is Ours, is now just behind the likes of several firm favorites, including The Gentlemen star Theo James, former Superman Henry Cavill, Kraven the Hunter’s Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Slow Horses star Jack Lowden, and The Iron Claw actor Harris Dickinson (via Coral). Nelson-Joyce's odds improving came quickly following the actor stating he would be up for taking on the coveted role following the departure of Daniel Craig. "I mean... double-o Scouse, I'm here for it," he...
- 4/15/2025
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
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