This actor, who was persuaded to star in a James Bond film, was disillusioned when he learned that he would end up being the face and voice of another project centered around the British spy.
Many actors dream of one day appearing in a James Bond film. The action film franchise has indeed established itself as one of the most important in British cinema. And while Daniel Craig has bowed out and a new era for the spy with a license to kill is in the works, now every actor has a chance.
This is undoubtedly why actor Brian Cox is known worldwide for having played patriarch Logan Roy in the acclaimed series Succession, was misled. On Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show,” the 77-year-old actor admitted that he agreed to take part in the game show 007: On the way to a million from Prime Video because he thought he was going to star in a James Bond movie. “I said to myself, ‘I’ve finally been asked to be in a James Bond movie,’ and I said yes straight away. I’ve wanted to be in a James Bond film for years, it could be very interesting.”
But Brian Cox quickly became disillusioned: “There was no script because there was no James Bond film. I thought it would be my moment, but no.” In fact, Prime Video approached the actor to star in the game show inspired by the franchise’s feature films.
James Bond inspired tests
In 007: On the way to a million, Available on Amazon’s streaming platform since Friday, November 10, nine pairs of strangers take part in an adventure around the world. You will have to face challenges inspired by British spy films, in iconic locations of the saga. The prize for the winners: one million pounds sterling.
Although Brian Cox was disappointed to discover that he didn’t end up starring in a James Bond, he admitted that the animation of this show was still “fun.” “I love giving orders and leading people, and I had the opportunity to do that.”
Who will be the next James Bond?
007: On the way to a million will help fans of the spy with a license to kill wait until the next film. Currently, no actor has been announced to fill the role vacated by Daniel Craig, and filming has not yet begun.
Among the names mentioned in the media, those of Regé-Jean Page, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Idris Elba and Tom Hardy are regularly mentioned, but none have been confirmed by production.
