Bill Skarsgård says he was not considered for James Bond role
Actor Bill Skarsgård told a podcast host recently that casting teams did not invite him to test for the new James Bond film.
Skarsgård excluded from casting mix
During an appearance on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, Skarsgård stated he was never asked to audition. He joked that producers might have thought they could not cast a Swede in the part. The actor noted that British and Australian names were discussed instead of his.
Actor prefers villain roles
Skarsgård expressed interest only in playing a villain similar to Mads Mikkelsen rather than becoming 007. He said he would not want to commit to a decade-long contract for the franchise. The Swedish star feels drawn to specific roles without needing a long explanation.
Other actors tested recently
Reports indicate that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have screen-tested for the lead role. Other names like Callum Turner and Josh O'Connor are also circulating in casting rumors. Skarsgård remains open to future work if a compelling project arises.
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