James Purefoy `too busy` to follow up prospect of James Bond role

Casino Royale - 30-10-05
James Purefoy has said in a recent interview that he was approached for the James Bond role earlier this year, but turned down the prospect.

Purefoy previously screentested for the 007 role back in 1995 before Pierce Brosnan was finally cast as the fifth official Bond. During the race to cast 007 #6, Purefoy was a clear favourite of those close to the franchise.

A reported for the Sunday Telegraph wrote, "He has been constantly touted as the next James Bond - he tells me he was indeed up for the part but was too busy to accept it, and insists that Daniel Craig, who has just got the role, will be better.'

Thanks to `Agent JM7` for the alert.

Discuss this news here...


 
Earlier Story: Gulshan Grover rumours of villain role dismissed

Later Story: Bond Girl rumour #4 (reloaded): Cecile De France on IMDB listing

This content is maintained by www.mi6-hq.com Content is copyright its respective owners and is published for non profit educational use only. All original content is copyright mi6-hq.com © 2016. MI6 accept no responsibility or give warranty for the accuracy authenticity or correctness of content. James Bond 007 is a registered trademark of DANJAQ, LLC, a Delaware corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Webmasters seeking news syndication or for press contact information - click here.

Not Forgetting James Bond - Syd Cain Autobiography

Latest Headlines

Casino Royale
'Casino Royale' top rated broadcast in Spain last weekend... Full Story

Casino Royale
Uncut version of Casino Royale coming to the UK as '15' certificate... Full Story

Casino Royale
Mads Mikkelsen recalls being cast as Le Chiffre... Full Story

Casino Royale
Chris Cornell talks 'Casino Royale' and Bond themes... Full Story

Casino Royale
Olivia Wilde talks Casino Royale screentest and working with Craig... Full Story

Casino Royale
'Casino Royale' scores almost 4 million viewers on US network premiere... Full Story

Casino Royale
Goldfrapp were dropped from title song plans when James Bond changed... Full Story

Casino Royale
Martin Campbell speaks candidly about Casino Royale origin story... Full Story

Casino Royale
Daniel Craig in `Casino Royale` voted in top 100 best entertainers list... Full Story

News Archive