THE NAME'S JAMES
Watch moment Bond favourite James Norton drops huge hint he’s signed as 007 live on radio
Eagle-eyed TV podcasters noticed a big clue recently that James had signed on the dotted line
ACTOR James Norton has dropped a huge hint that he’s signed as 007 live on radio.
The Bond favourite joined Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby on their Capital Breakfast show, after starring in acclaimed drama Playing Nice.
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And despite being “not allowed to ask” about his potential role as Bond, a caller named Nathan went ahead and did it anyway.
He said to the star: “Is this the end of the sad dad era, or are we going to see you as Bond next?”
To which Jordan said: “Ooh! Go on, Nathan!”
Sian interjected, adding: ““Great question, Nathan! We’re not allowed to ask that.”
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Jordan echoed that they in fact were not allowed to ask that.
And James did a good job at swerving the question, as he said: “Bond question! Do you know what, when they asked me what the villain I’d like to play, I was like, ‘Don’t say Bond villain, don’t say Bond villain.’
“Because you know the story, the media headline.
James added: “Is it the end of a sad dad era? I don’t think so. I think there’s more sad dads to come.
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“In fact, the show I just mentioned, playing King Harold in the Battle of Hastings drama which we’ve got coming out, I’ve got a little tinge of the sad dad in that.
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“So, I’m not out of that era quite yet!”
Capital shared the clip on their social media, with the caption: “James Norton expertly swerves the James Bond question.”
Fans were quick to comment, as one said: “He would be brilliant but I would have to start watching James Bond films.”
Another said: “He'd be a perfect James Bond!” and a third person echoed: “I’ do hope he’s going to be the next James Bond he’s perfect for it.”
And it all comes after movie buffs were convinced they spotted a major clue in a TV show that points the finger at who will play Bond next.
Eagle-eyed Benedict and Hannah Townsend run a TV podcast together and they are certain James has signed on the dotted line.
The couple think they stumbled upon a big giveaway clue while watching ITV new hit drama Playing Nice, which stars Happy Valley and Grantchester star James.
In the third episode of the series, James' character Pete Riley is at a gala event.
But while the rest of the attendees are wearing swanky tuxedos, James is not. He is in a plain suit.
Hannah asked their Talk Of The Townsends' followers on TikTok: "Are you watching brand new TV drama Playing Nice? And if you are, did you notice this?"
Benedict continues: "James Norton is in the show and he has long been rumoured to be the next James Bond.
"Now, every James Bond has in their contract they cannot wear a tuxedo in any other media while they are James Bond.
"There's a scene in the third episode of Playing Nice where they're at a gala and every single man in that room is wearing a tuxedo except James Norton, who was wearing a regular suit.
"Now, admittedly his character is meant to be sort of humbled, so it could just be some kind of character-related wardrobe."
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Hannah chimes in: "But it could be that maybe he is going to be the next James Bond."
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