Rebel Wilson Says She Got to Audition for a Role in the Next James Bond Film
Rebel Wilson just announced her upcoming directorial debut with the upcoming film The Deb, a big-screen adaptation of the titular Australian musical comedy. Now Wilson has some more exciting news, as she mentioned to Variety that she recently got to audition for a role in the next James Bond film.
Wilson explained that she had to clear some Bond-related jokes with the producers ahead of the awards, which put them in direct contact and ultimately led to an audition.
“What was really cool was getting to audition for Bond,” said Wilson, who stressed that the role she went for wasn’t actually James Bond, but rather another character in the movie. The audition took place last year, though the star played coy about whether or not she landed the gig.
The next instalment of the famous franchise is currently in script stage. Broccoli and Wilson told Variety last year that finding the new Bond is “not just about casting an actor for a film. It’s about a reinvention.” One frequently discussed frontrunner for the role is Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Who would you like to see as the new James Bond? Do you think Wilson would make a fun addition to the cast?