Daisy May Cooper is reportedly in talks about taking on the iconic role of 'M' in the James Bond franchise.
Bond producers are not only in the market for a new leading man following Daniel Craig's exit in the last movie but are also looking for someone new to play M, a part previously portrayed by the likes of Ralph Fiennes and Dame Judi Dench.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge now serves as a script consultant for the franchise and according to The Sun, she is keen to take M in a "quirky" new direction by casting comedian Cooper, known for This Country.
"Daisy is a close pal of Phoebe, whose involvement in Bond was such a success that it sparked an unlikely conversation," a source told the newspaper.
"Suddenly the production team were getting excited about the prospect of really taking 'M' in a different direction.
"With Daniel leaving, it seemed the time to start looking at changes across the board and the dynamic between Bond and 'M' is at the heart of the films.
"So this opens the door to it being a bit lighter and more comedic going forwards - and will of course impact the direction the new 007 goes in too."
The next Bond movie is not due to be released until 2025 or 2026.
Neil Wilkes
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