George MacKay Would Rather Play a Bond Villain Than 007
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- George MacKay told press that British actors are now constantly fielding James Bond casting questions, with Tom Francis and his 'Rose of Nevada' co-star Callum Turner reportedly among those under consideration.
- MacKay said he'd prefer a Bond villain role over playing 007, quipping: "you get the best scenes and then get killed!"
- MacKay learned to fish alongside co-star Callum Turner to prepare for their roles in the time travel film 'Rose of Nevada'.
- MacKay's previous credits include the war films '1917' and 'Pride', establishing his profile as a serious British dramatic actor.
Why it matters: MacKay's playful villain pitch reframes the Bond conversation: rather than joining the 007 shortlist, he's carving out a contrarian lane that highlights how speculative casting chatter has spread to nearly every prominent young British actor with Turner now linked too.
