From Homeland With Love: Damian Lewis 'is being lined up to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond'
Damian Lewis is reportedly being lined up to play the new James Bond, should Daniel Craig leave the role.
The Sunday Mirror reports that the 44-year-old Homeland star has been given 'an unofficial nod' that he would be the producer's first choice to become the new 007 agent.
The reports follow Daniel Craig's recent hints that Spectre is set to be his final Bond movie.
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Iconic: Homeland star Damian Lewis is reportedly being lined up to play the new James Bond, should Daniel Craig leave the role
A source told the paper: 'If Daniel Craig leaves, it's Damian Lewis who will be crowned the new Bond.
He is seen as an all-round international star who is perfect for the role. As he ages, he looks increasingly suave and sophisticated. Bond bosses are now convinced Damian is their man.'
Earlier this year, Daniel implied that November's Spectre release will be his last. When asked if he would like to do one more Bond movie, he replied:
'At this moment, no. I've got a life and I've got to get on with it a bit. But we'll see.'
Moving on? Earlier this year, current Bond Daniel Craig implied that November's Spectre release will be his last when he revealed he would like this life back
There has been much speculation about who might take over the role, with Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender and Idris Elba's names being rumoured to be in the running.
MailOnline has contacted a spokesperson for Damian Lewis for further information.
Former secret agent, Pierce Brosnan, 62, recently courted controversy when he has said he thinks the next actor to take on the role of 007 will be male and white.
The actor - who starred as suave secret agent from 1994 to 2005 before handing over to current Bond Daniel Craig - said the character, created by Ian Fleming, is 'all man'.
Pierce - who starred as Bond four time - told the Press Association: 'Anything is possible for sure, but I think he'll be male and he'll be white.'
He added: 'There's wonderful black actors out there who could be James Bond, and there's no reason why you cannot have a black James Bond.
'But a female James Bond, no, I think it has to be a male. James Bond is a guy, he's all male. His name is James, his name is James Bond.'
Pierce's comment contradict thoughts he expressed in August, when he told Details Magazine that the role could be given to a black actor, a female and even a gay leading man.
I think it has to be a male': Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has said he thinks the next actor to take on the role of 007 will be male and white
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