Daisy May Cooper ‘in talks to star as spy chief “M” in new James Bond film as movie bosses hope star will bring humour and unique style to the role’
Daisy May Cooper is reportedly in talks to star in the James Bond films as spy chief ‘M’.
The actress, 36, is said to have caught the eye of production bosses who hope she will being some humour and unique style to the role.
She would take on the part from former stars who include Dame Judi Dench and Ralph Fiennes.
The possibility is said to have come about after Daisy’s good friend Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 37, joined the production as a script consultant.
Bosses are apparently keen to overhaul the films now Daniel Craig has left as 007 after the release of his last film No Time To Die in September 2021.
Movie star? Daisy May Cooper, 36, is reportedly in talks to star in the James Bond films as spy chief ‘M’
Big shoes to fill: She would take on the part from former stars who include Dame Judi Dench (right) and Ralph Fiennes (Dame Judi seen with Daniel Craig in 2012 Bond film Skyfall)
A source told The Sun: ‘Daisy is a close pal of Phoebe, whose involvement in Bond was such a success that it sparked an unlikely conversation.
‘Suddenly the production team were getting excited about the prospect of really taking ‘M’ in a different direction.
‘With Daniel leaving, it seemed the time to start looking at changes across the board and the dynamic between Bond and ‘M’ is at the heart of the films.
‘So this opens the door to it being a bit lighter and more comedic going forwards — and will of course impact the direction the new 007 goes in too.’
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Daisy and EON Productions for comment.
It comes after Taron Egerton said he doesn’t think he’d be the ‘right choice’ to play James Bond.
The 33-year-old actor has been tipped to replace Daniel Craig as 007 – but Taron believes there are better candidates for the role.
He explained to The Daily Telegraph newspaper: ‘I don’t think I’m the right choice for it.
Movie magic: The actress is said to have caught the eye of production bosses who hope she will being some humour and unique style to the role
All stars: Actor Ralph Fiennes is another star to have played ‘M’ (pictured in 2021 Bond film No Time To Die, the most recent to be released)
‘You have to be consistently statuesque to be that guy. And that’s something that I am still striving for. I’ve always struggled with my weight.’
The award-winning actor added that playing Bond ‘is a bit like being a brand ambassador as well as being an actor. And that could be really fun in microcosm, but I’m sure I read that [producer] Barbara Broccoli said that it’s a 15-year commitment’.
Taron also revealed that he hasn’t been approached for the role.
He shared: ‘It’s sort of irrelevant how I feel about it, anyway, because I can tell you there have been zero phone calls.’
Taron played Sir Elton John in the 2019 biographical drama film Rocketman.
And the award-winning singer previously heaped praise on the actor.
He said: ‘I don’t think I have to say anything to him because he seems to have it figured out for himself.
In the running? It comes after Taron Egerton said he doesn’t think he’d be the ‘right choice’ to play James Bond after he was rumoured to be in the running to replaced Daniel Craig
‘He’s much more happy within himself and I think that’s the truth.’
Taron is similarly fond of the chart-topping musician, admitting that it had been a ‘very surreal process getting to know him’.
The actor – who also starred in the Kingsman film franchise – said: ‘He doesn’t want me to be constantly looking at him like he’s God.
‘He wants me to look at him like he’s my friend, which he is.’
Playing the part: Taron played Sir Elton John in the 2019 biographical drama film Rocketman (pictured in the 2019 film)
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