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Friday, April 14, 2023 / 12:13
Will The Rock become the new James Bond? A question answered by Debbie McWilliams, after speculation that American actor Dwayne Johnson could play the role of James Bond in the next part of the famous film series.
Just Daily StarDebbie McWilliams, the James Bond casting director, said she would never give the job to Dwayne Johnson because the character was supposed to be played by a middle-aged “ordinary guy”, which indicates that the producers are not looking for a man with a muscular body, like The Rock.
It is noteworthy that Johnson expressed, in a previous interview with the American magazine Esquire, his desire to succeed Daniel Craig, noting that his grandfather, the American professional wrestler Peter Maivia, participated in the movie You Only Live Twice, “You Only Live Twice”, in 1967, when James Bond was one of Performed by Sean Connery.
The statement by Debbie McWilliams, who has worked in the famous spy series since 1981, came two days after she confirmed in an interview with “Radio Times” that James Bond producers are facing difficulties in choosing the hero of the next part.