A BRITISH DC show star has been reportedly ‘ruled out’ as James Bond – with bosses said to be ‘looking for a certain body type.’
A total of four actors are understood to be in the running for the part with Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor and Jack Lowden, all 36, understood to have attended the final screen tests.
The identity of the fourth star has been kept under wraps – leading to fan speculation as to who it is.
One such name is London-born Aaron Pierre, who plays John Stewart/Green Lantern in DC Comics-inspired Lanterns.
However, a Hollywood Insider podcast has seemingly ruled out the 32-year-old for 007.
Pop culture critic and author Joanna Robinson featured as a guest on The Big Picture podcast.
She, along with hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins discussed Aaron Pierre earlier in the episode.
Sean then wondered out loud whether Aaron Pierre was the unidentified James Bond auditionee.
Joanna revealed she knew the mystery actor’s identity, but couldn’t disclose it while on air.
Sean said: “We also heard some rumours. I don’t believe [Aaron Pierre] is in the mix.”
As the others remarked Aaron should be, Sean continued: “That’s what I’m saying. It’s like, obvious.
“The one thing I would say would be a strike against that is that [Daniel] Craig was also kind of a bruiser Bond.
“I think Pierre because of his physique and strength as a performer, he would also be kind of a bruiser bond.
“The sense I’m getting is that they’re going to go back to kind of a lithe boy.
“That’s the energy they want instead of a “I will choke you out” Bond.”
One of the frontrunners, Jack Lowden, has received backing from one of his Hollywood co-stars.
Jack, who plays River Cartwright in Apple TV’s Slow Horses, stars alongside Kristin Scott Thomas.
The actress confessed he would be “very, very good” if he was to land the role.
Speaking to The Times, the 66-year-old star said: “Oh god, I wish I knew.
“He’s got that twinkle, he’s cheeky and he’s a very, very good actor.”