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02-25-2005, 12:48 PM
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Nip/Tuck star may squeeze into Bond role
Staff and agencies
Friday February 25, 2005
Guardian Unlimited
Julian McMahon, the Australian-born star of US cable hit Nip/Tuck who will play Doctor Doom in the big screen version of Fantastic Four this summer, is the latest actor to stake his claim to the James Bond role.
McMahon says 007 producers told him the race to succeed Pierce Brosnan was between him and one other person. Franchise producers are expected to announce later this year who will become the next incarnation of the British superspy.
Clive Owen is regarded the frontrunner and has seen his stock rise in recent months with a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination for Closer.
Other performers who have been associated with the role include Ewan McGregor, Stuart Townsend, Colin Farrell and Robbie Williams.
Martin Campbell will direct the 21st Bond instalment and told reporters this week the story will focus on the character's early days as a secret agent and will be grittier than previous outings, featuring a scene where Bond is threatened with castration by an enemy.
Nip/Tuck star may squeeze into Bond role
Staff and agencies
Friday February 25, 2005
Guardian Unlimited
Julian McMahon, the Australian-born star of US cable hit Nip/Tuck who will play Doctor Doom in the big screen version of Fantastic Four this summer, is the latest actor to stake his claim to the James Bond role.
McMahon says 007 producers told him the race to succeed Pierce Brosnan was between him and one other person. Franchise producers are expected to announce later this year who will become the next incarnation of the British superspy.
Clive Owen is regarded the frontrunner and has seen his stock rise in recent months with a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination for Closer.
Other performers who have been associated with the role include Ewan McGregor, Stuart Townsend, Colin Farrell and Robbie Williams.
Martin Campbell will direct the 21st Bond instalment and told reporters this week the story will focus on the character's early days as a secret agent and will be grittier than previous outings, featuring a scene where Bond is threatened with castration by an enemy.