Millie Bobby Brown has playfully thrown his hat into the ring for the iconic role of James Bond following the release of ‘Enola Holmes 3’. The 22-year-old actress, fresh off the third installment of the detective franchise, jokingly insisted she should be considered for the suave British spy character who has captivated audiences for decades.In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Brown said in a light-hearted tone, “I think I should be the next James Bond, why am I not in that race? Can we put me in that race?” The comment comes as the co-star of ‘Enola Holmes 3’ Lluís Perdiu is rumored to be under consideration for the prestigious role.
Millie Bobby Brown backs Louis Partridge despite Bond speculation
Despite her playful request to join the Bond conversation, Brown expressed genuine support for her co-star’s potential casting. “I don’t like all the competition and speculation. The only thing that matters is that he’s my James Bond, and whatever it is, what’s great is that they’re going to find the person for it, whoever it is. But Tewkesbury is definitely Louis. There’s no one else who can play him,” he said, referring to Partridge’s character in the “Enola Holmes” movies.
What brings Millie Bobby Brown back to Enola Holmes
Brown reflected on what continues to excite her about returning to the role of Enola Holmes with each installment. “It’s a really fun character to play. I’m having a lot of fun with the script, with the lines, and I love working with Louis. Enola and Tewkesbury’s relationship is blossoming and growing in this movie, and I was ready to jump right into it. It’s so exciting that Netflix wants to continue the franchise,” he explained.The actress highlighted her enthusiasm for the collaborative process and her on-set chemistry with Partridge, suggesting that these elements keep the role fresh and engaging across multiple films.
Growing comfort with returning to established characters
When asked if returning to a beloved character gets easier or harder with each installment as expectations rise, Brown offered a candid assessment. “It’s easier. Of course, there’s always the pressure of expecting the audience to enjoy the evolution of this character that I’m building, but I don’t necessarily think it’s going to get harder,” he said.
Millie Bobby Brown’s engagement to strong female characters
Brown spoke of her deliberate approach to portraying strong female characters set in historical periods when women were undervalued and marginalized. “That’s what I believe in, bringing more women to the screen, women who are capable and heroic in their own story. It’s very impactful and meaningful, and I’m very excited to continue to bring characters like these to screen this range of shows and slowly, leaving the world of action, entering the world of romance and then more,” she said.‘Enola Holmes 3’, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge, is now streaming on Netflix.