James Bond favourite Richard Madden says he would play a female 007’s ‘Bond boy’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Richard Madden may be one of the favourites to succeed Daniel Craig as 007, but would be willing to play second fiddle to a female version of the British spy. In January, it was reported that the second series of Jed Mercurio’s hit BBC drama had been put on hold until producers found out “what was happening with Bond”. When asked if he’d be up for playing the main spy’s love interest – a role that’s always been played by a woman – Madden told Vogue: “Absolutely – if it was a good part.” The former Game of Thrones actor continued: “If it was an interesting part, a ‘Bond boy’ would be an interesting dynamic. There’ll be a different one next week.” In October 2018, Madden was reportedly named as one of producer Barbara Broccoli’s favourites to take over from Craig after he steps down.