The search for the next James Bond has fans talking, and a well-known director has now picked a side. Danny Boyle has backed Jack O’Connell for the role, and he also shared news about the next 28 Years Later film. thehansindia
What Boyle said about Bond
Speaking at the Zurich Film Festival, where he presented his film “Ink,” Boyle weighed in on the casting search. His answer was blunt: “They should cast Jack O’Connell as Bond.” At a festival masterclass, Boyle also praised O’Connell’s performances. The two worked together on “Ink.” Danny Boyle backs Jack O’Connell for James Bond, confirms Cillian Murphy’s return in ’28 Years Later Part 3′ – The Daily Guardian +2
Has the next Bond been announced?
No. This is one director’s opinion, not an official casting. Denis Villeneuve is attached to the next Bond film, but the new lead actor has not been officially announced. Boyle also said he’s confident in Villeneuve. ibtimesthedailyguardian
Boyle’s own Bond history
Boyle was once connected to the franchise himself. He had previously exited “No Time to Die” over creative differences. He said that when they asked him to do Bond, he and his writer came up with a story, and the producers lost confidence in it. thedailyguardianthedailyguardian
Big news for zombie fans: 28 Years Later Part 3
Boyle was firm that another film is coming. He said the third film will get made because people keep asking about it, and that there’s a very good script by Alex Garland. He did not give a timeline. He also said Cillian Murphy will have a big part in it, which would bring back the star of the original film. For context, Murphy was not in 2025’s 28 Years Later. The producer had said he was not in that film but left the door open for a later one. Danny Boyle Says ‘28 Years Later Part 3’ Will ‘Have a Lot of Cillian Murphy in It’ and Backs Jack O’Connell as the Next James Bond +2
Why it matters
Casting the next 007 is one of the biggest guessing games in film, and every opinion from a well-known director adds to it. Until the studio makes an official announcement, treat all Bond casting talk as speculation.
Bottom line
Boyle has a favorite for Bond and a promise for the next zombie film, but neither is official yet. Watch for the real announcement, because that will be the real news.
