Cillian Murphy Touted as Next James Bond by Former 007 Pierce Brosnan at Oscar Wilde Awards

Former iconic James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has voiced his choice for the next 007, suggesting fellow Irishman and recent Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy for the coveted role.

The endorsement came at the Oscar Wilde Awards held in Los Angeles, where Murphy, famous for his roles in films like ‘Oppenheimer‘ and ‘Peaky Blinders,’ was also present on the scene.

Brosnan, who portrayed Bond from 1995 to 2002 in movies like ‘GoldenEye‘ and ‘Die Another Day,’ passed the baton to Daniel Craig, prompting intense speculation about the next actor to don the suave spy persona.

Since Craig’s departure following his final Bond stint in 2021, rumors about potential successors have been rife, with names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Regé-Jean Page, and Henry Cavill floating around in the mix.

Notably, Murphy’s star has been on the rise with his critically acclaimed role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the film ‘Oppenheimer,’ poised to sweep the award season with BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG wins.

Following the awards buzz, Murphy’s latest film ‘Small Things Like These‘ premiered at the Berlin Film Festival recently, keeping him in the limelight for subsequent roles, including possible stints as the next James Bond.