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What do you think about when we say the word “Peaky Blinders”. A shot of Cillian Murphy smoking his cigarette and pouring whiskey into a glass on the table. Well, the vibe is very similar to that of James Bond, if Bond was in the year 1919.

Paul Anderson and Cillian Murphy as the Shelby brothers in Peaky Blinders | BBC Two

This is exactly what people want to see when a new James Bond film is announced. Not the year 1919, but fans are seemingly going crazy about a rumor that Cillian Murphy is the next choice for James Bond in the upcoming film. Although there might be truth to that rumor (or not), an actor who previously portrayed the role of James Bond added fuel to the fire by supporting the it.

Former 007 Actor Wants Cillian Murphy To Portray James Bond!

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Cillian Murphy is basking in the glory of his Oscar win as Best Actor for his performance in Oppenheimer, and this feat has impressed a lot of people, especially the James Bond producers. Yes, the Irish-born star is reportedly in the running now to become 007.

Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer

It’s been quite sometime now since Daniel Craig ended his tenure in the spy movie franchise, and producer Barbara Broccoli and her team have been on the lookout for the next actor to portray the famed British agent.

James Bond Producers Reportedly Captivated By Cillian Murphy’s Performance

Cillian Murphy’s victory at the Academy Awards already spells more opportunities for him in the movie industry. In his acceptance speech, he calls himself “a very proud Irishman” as he humbly took the award.

Now, a new report from The Sun relates that Murphy’s performance in Oppenheimer wowed the studio bosses of James Bond,...

Cillian Murphy is currently wreaking havoc in Hollywood. After his fan-favorite role as Tommy Shelby, which made him a heartthrob overnight, he has delivered yet another mind-blowing (or atom-bomb-blowing!) performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer, becoming the entertainment industry’s newest hotshot — to the point where he is even being eyed to play James Bond!

Cillian Murphy on a talk show

According to recent reports by insiders, Murphy is apparently being eyed by producers who are all set to start the next Bond movie. While Murphy would be an iconic choice, no doubt, what’s surprising is the fact that he is being considered for the peerless spy role at 47 years of age while Henry Cavill was deemed too old to play Agent 007 even at the age of 40!

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Cillian Murphy is in contention to be the next James Bond.007 bosses are still searching for a new leading man after Daniel Craig bowed out as the spy in 2021's 'No Time To Die' and the 'Oppenheimer' star has caught the eye after his performance in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster – which could land him the Oscar for Best Actor this weekend.A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "Cillian is the toast of Hollywood right now and this would be the ultimate role."This is a way to elevate the Bond franchise with an actor who is at the very top of his game."Work on the next Bond flick isn't due to begin until next year at the earliest but Cillian, 47, has been backed to play the legendary spy by his 'Oppenheimer' co-star Clay Bunker – who believes he will bring a darker edge to the suave character.