Taylor Swifts ex Joe Alwyn would sign on for…
He’ll take it shaken, not stirred.
Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend who additionally starred within the Hulu adaptation of the Sally Rooney novel “Conversations with Friends,” stated he’s sport to play the subsequent James Bond.
During the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, Variety requested Alwyn, 34, if he would wish to play the subsequent James Bond now that Daniel Craig is completed.
“Oh, wow. Who wouldn’t throw their hat in the ring? You know?” he stated.
Joe Alwyn and Guy Pearce attend the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 2, 2025. Getty Images
Joe Alwyn on the 2025 Oscars on March 2, 2025. Rob Latour/Shutterstock
Joe Alwyn on the 2025 Oscars on March 2, 2025. Disney by way of Getty Images
Alwyn attended the Oscars as half of the solid of the nominated film “The Brutalist.” Adrien Brody received best actor for the drama, nevertheless it misplaced the best image and best director races to “Anora.”
There have been 25 James Bond films since 1962. The titular character has been portrayed by seven actors: Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Craig, 57, made his final outing as Bond in 2021’s “No Time To Die.”
Recently, the 007 world had a shakeup, as longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have ceded control of the James Bond franchise to Amazon.
The Broccoli household have been in charge since 1962’s “Dr. No.”
Sean Connery in “From Russia With Love” in 1963. Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn seen attending the Vogue BAFTA get together at Annabel’s membership in Mayfair on February 10, 2019. GC Images
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn on the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards held on the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020. NBCU Photo Bank
“My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished,” 56-year-old Craig, who performed 007 in 5 movies, instructed Variety in response to the information.
“I wish Michael a long, relaxing (and well-deserved) retirement, and whatever ventures Barbara goes on to do, I know they will be spectacular and I hope I can be part of them.”
The 97th Academy Awards included a Bond tribute during the Conan O’Brien-hosted ceremony.
Former Bond lady Halle Berry, 58, who starred as Jinx within the 2002 flick “Die Another Day,” got here out onstage.
“I had the great pleasure of working with Barbara and Michael on ‘Die Another Day,’” the actress stated. “And let me tell you, they don’t just produce Bond movies, they were the heart and soul of this franchise for decades.”
She added, “Every generation does have its Bond, you know. The world revolves, it evolves and so does he. But that signature mix of danger, style and intrigue? Well, now, that’s timeless.”
Daniel Craig in 2008’s “Quantum of Solace.” ©MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection
Sean Connery in “From Russia With Love.” AP
Daniel Craig in 2012’s “Skyfall.” éColumbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
Blackpink’s Lisa, Doja Cat and Margaret Qualley then got here out to carry out songs from the franchise.
In a latest interview with The Post, “Outlander” star Sam Heughan additionally weighed in on whether or not he’d wish to play James Bond.
“I know every British actor that’s ever worn a suit is probably talked about [in connection with the Bond role] at some point,” he stated.
Joe Alwyn on the 97th Annual Academy Awards, Governors Ball on March 2, 2025. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
But, contemporary off the heels of taking part in Jamie Fraser on eight seasons of “Outlander,” he admitted that James Bond is “an iconic character” — and so is Fraser.
“I don’t know if I’d go from one iconic character to the next. Certainly, it would be a great undertaking. But look, I’m a huge fan of James Bond,” Heughan stated.
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