Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJacob StolworthySunday 06 September 2026 23:05 BSTDaniel Craig says it’s ‘bittersweet’ leaving Bond behindRory Kinnear, who played Bill Tanner in the Daniel Craig era of James Bond films, has revealed he has not yet been contacted regarding the upcoming franchise reboot.The actor said he would gladly reprise his role if asked, suggesting producers may want to maintain some continuity alongside a new approach.Kinnear cast doubt on current rumours linking stars such as Jacob Elordi and Jack Lowden to 007, noting that official casting choices rarely align with media speculation.Former Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams previously argued that the next actor should remain an enigma, cautioning against casting overly familiar celebrities.Reports indicate that filmmakers may be seeking an unknown British actor in their late twenties or early thirties to succeed Daniel Craig.In fullBond franchise actor hopes for role in new film: ‘I’m sure they’ll hold on to some continuity’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in