The Man with the Golden Keoghan
Barry Keoghan has laid the James Bond rumours to rest.

"James Bond is an iconic role, and a lot of weight and pressure comes with that", said the Irishman, 33.
It's nice to see your name up there, but I don't think I fit the criteria for James Bond.
I'd rather come in and play the villain. The man teasing Bond - that's more me".
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Joe Emery
Joe is Editor of For Bond Fans Only and a writer by trade. When he's not watching Bond, he can be found listening to The Beatles and worrying about West Ham. You can find him on X @joeemerywrites