Barry Keoghan says he doesn’t believe he fits the role of James Bond, preferring villain roles, as Amazon takes creative control of the next film.

Barry Keoghan has said he doesn’t believe he fits the criteria to become the next James Bond, despite being linked to the role as a potential successor to Daniel Craig. In a Radio Times interview, the 33-year-old Irish actor, known for "Saltburn" and "The Banshees of Inisherin," expressed that he’d prefer to play a villain, as it aligns more with his persona. The next Bond film, written by "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight, marks a major shift as Amazon takes creative control following a new deal. Other names speculated for the role include Jacob Elordi, Cillian Murphy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Callum Turner.