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Pierce Brosnan Endorses Cillian Murphy as Next James Bond: Is He the Perfect 007?

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Former 007 star Pierce Brosnan believes Cillian Murphy would make a magnificent James Bond, but is Murphy too old for the role? Find out the latest buzz!

The next James Bond may have already been decided, with reports suggesting that the iconic spy role could be taken on by the familiar face of Cillian Murphy. Pierce Brosnan, the former James Bond himself, has endorsed Murphy as the ideal candidate for the role, sparking excitement among fans of the franchise. However, Murphy himself has expressed hesitancy about taking on the prestigious position, citing concerns about his age. As the search for the next 007 continues, the debate over whether Murphy is the perfect fit for James Bond rages on.

Despite Pierce Brosnan's enthusiastic endorsement of Cillian Murphy as the next James Bond, Murphy has raised doubts about his suitability for the role due to his age. At 47 years old, the 'Oppenheimer' star believes he may be too old to step into the shoes of the iconic spy. Fans are divided on whether age should be a determining factor in casting decisions for James Bond, with some arguing that Murphy's talent and charisma would more than compensate for any age-related concerns. As the speculation around the next 007 intensifies, the question of who will ultimately be chosen to portray James Bond remains unanswered.

The search for the next James Bond intensifies as fans eagerly await the announcement of Daniel Craig's successor. With Pierce Brosnan's resounding endorsement of Cillian Murphy, the buzz around the possibility of Murphy taking on the iconic role continues to grow. As the film franchise seeks to reinvent the character of James Bond for a new era, the decision of who will don the tuxedo and carry on the legacy remains a topic of heated debate and speculation.

In a twist of events, Cillian Murphy's reluctance to take on the role of James Bond due to his age has sparked discussions about the ideal attributes of the iconic spy. While fans await the unveiling of the next 007, the debate over whether age should be a decisive factor in casting the new James Bond rages on.

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James Bond: Could Cillian Murphy be the new 007? (Tatler)

Well if reports are to believed, the next James Bond has reportedly been decided upon - and it's a family face which any film or TV fan is sure to recognise.

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Pierce Brosnan Wants Cillian Murphy as Next James Bond (Variety)

Former 'James Bond' star Pierce Brosnan has made his pick for who should play the iconic spy next: Cillian Murphy.

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Pierce Brosnan: 'Cillian Murphy would do a magnificent job as ... (BBC News)

The former Bond star reacts to rumours Murphy could be the next 007 at the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA.

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Pierce Brosnan says 'Oppenheimer' star Cillian Murphy would be ... (USA TODAY)

Former 007 Pierce Brosnan says "Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy would be great as the next James Bond following Daniel Craig's run.

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Pierce Brosnan shares verdict on Cillian Murphy as next James Bond (The Independent)

Film franchise has been on the search for its next 007 since Daniel Craig retired from the role in 2021.

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Pierce Brosnan Says Cillian Murphy Would Be “Magnificent” As ... (Deadline)

Well, not so fast, Murphy responded last night at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles. “I think I'm a bit old for that,” the 47-year-old Oppenheimer star told ...

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Pierce Brosnan Says Cillian Murphy Would 'Do a Magnificent Job ... (PEOPLE.com)

Former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan thinks Cillian Murphy would do a 'magnificent job' as James Bond, but Murphy believes he's 'a bit old' for the role.

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Cillian Murphy in the running to be next Bond (TVNZ)

007 bosses are still searching for a new leading man after Daniel Craig bowed out as the spy in 2021's No Time To Die.

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Pierce Brosnan delivers verdict on Cillian Murphy James Bond ... (The Independent)

Film franchise has been on the search for its next 007 since Daniel Craig retired from the role in 2021.

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Cillian Murphy thinks he's a "bit old" to be the next James Bond (digitalspy.com)

Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy has said that he's a "bit old" to play iconic secret agent James Bond in the next instalment of the franchise.

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WATCH: Previously unseen footage shows Cillian Murphy ... (Echo Live)

The footage shows the Cork man rehearsing in the Granary Theatre at University College Cork (UCC) for his role in Enda Walsh's Disco Pigs. It shows Cillian ...

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Watch: Previously unseen 1996 footage of Cillian Murphy (RTE.ie)

Previously unseen footage has emerged of Cillian Murphy rehearsing in the Granary Theatre at University College Cork for his first professional role in Enda ...

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Unseen video shows Cillian Murphy prepping for first big acting role ... (Cork Beo)

Never before-seen footage has been revealed showing one of Ireland's top actors prepping for his first professional role on Leeside.

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Pierce Brosnan Wants Cillian Murphy to Play James Bond (IndieWire)

The “Oppenheimer” Oscar nominee is Pierce Brosnan's pick to take on the role of James Bond in the next 007 iteration. Brosnan, who iconically played Bond across ...

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How a Dublin pipe salesman gave Cillian Murphy an acting class (Independent.ie)

Three years ago, an unassuming man walked into Peterson of Dublin, the tobacconists on Nassau Street in Dublin, and asked the server behind the counter for ...

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