Josh O’Connor had quite the successful year, as Challengers scored big at the box office. It was also dubbed a must-see pop-cultural phenomenon, despite being snubbed for Oscar nominations. If rumors are to be believed,

Josh O'Connor discusses rumors that he's the next James Bond in a new interview with Deadline out of Sundance.

Actor Josh O’Connor has not heard anything directly from Eon Productions about playing James Bond, despite the increasingly feverish rumors. O’Connor hit the mainstream hard this year after starring in the romantic sports drama Challengers,

Actor Josh O'Connor humorously dismisses rumors of being the next James Bond, despite mounting speculation. Speaking to Deadline, O'Connor addressed the buzz with light-hearted comments, while promoting his film 'Rebuilding.

As well as playing Prince Charles in the third and fourth season of The Crown, O'Connor is also known for his film work, including in recent releases such as La chimera, Lee and Challengers.