Golden Globes winner Richard Madden looks set to be next James Bond as he wins for best actor in a TV drama
The Scottish actor played PC David Budd in the hit series while Keeley was Home Secretary Julia Montague
The Scottish actor played PC David Budd in the hit series while Keeley was Home Secretary Julia Montague
THE Bodyguard’s Richard Madden last night scooped the Golden Globe for best actor in a TV drama series - potentially paving the way for him to become the next James Bond.
The 32-year-old – who played PC David Budd in the hit BBC show – appeared shocked as he beat off competition from Jason Bateman and Matthew Rhys.
As he took to the stage at the ceremony, after being embraced by Luther star Idris Elba on his way up to the stage, he said: "I didn't see this coming at all."
He also thanked his absent co-star Keeley Hawes, adding: “I wouldn't be here at all if it wasn't for the amazing cast and crew who worked really hard and thank you to Keeley Hawes, who is the best actress I could ever work with, who is amazing and generous."
He then thanked creator Jed Mercurio, saying: "Thanks for writing this and thanks for trusting me to do it.”
And finally he thanked his parents saying: "Mum and dad, who flew all the way from Scotland, I wouldn't be here without you."
Richard is already officially the bookies' favourite to take on the coveted 007 role as Daniel Craig steps down.
Scooping the prestigious Golden Globe award may help cement his place in the Bond series - as it's rumoured producers were keen that he boost his US profile before signing him up.
Bodyguard co-star Pippa Haywood has also tipped him for the role, saying: “It will be interesting to see the choices Richard makes, but the rest of the country knows what a brilliant actor he is and that he could turn his hand to so many different things, including Bond.
“The whole country wants him to play Bond."
Bodyguard first hit our screens in August this year and quickly became the most-watched drama since records began in 2002.
The BBC show drew in an audience of 17.1 million across 28 days - the largest audience recorded for a TV show that wasn't a sporting or national event since 2010.
The series followed troubled bodyguard and police officer David and his relationship with Home Secretary Julia Montague, who was killed off halfway through the series.
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