Actor from Gloucestershire linked to next James Bond role

Summarised from Wilts & Glos Standard's report · Updated 5 Nov, 14:36 · Archive

Josh O'Connor, who grew up in Cheltenham, is among actors reportedly in contention to be the next James Bond.

Josh O'Connor, who grew up in Cheltenham and lives in Woodchester near Stroud, is among actors reportedly in contention to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond. The Crown and Challengers star recently described the link to the role as an 'incredibly bizarre pinch me moment', though he did not confirm any involvement in the casting process.

Gloucestershire has other notable Bond connections. Screenwriter Steven Knight, who created Peaky Blinders, is based in the county and is writing the screenplay for the next 007 film. Daniel Craig, who played Bond in five films, donated £50,000 in 2024 to help secure the future of Brimscombe Mill near Stroud, which is home to the community hub The Long Table. Former Bond Sir Roger Moore rented Appleton House near Dursley in the 1960s before becoming 007.

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• Could the next James Bond be Gloucestershire’s own? The county’s remarkable 007 linksJosh O’Connor, who grew up in Cheltenham and now lives in Woodchester near Stroud, is among the actors reportedly in contention to succeed Daniel Craig as 007/Wilts & Glos Standard · 5 Nov, 09:42

In this story: Josh O'Connor · Daniel Craig · Steven Knight · Sir Roger Moore · Gloucestershire · Cheltenham · Stroud

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