Daniel Radcliffe Eyeing Key Role in Next Bond Movie: ‘His Interest Is Being Taken Seriously’

Forget the race to become the new James Bond — a source says Daniel Radcliffe wants to play 007’s next nemesis.

“Daniel has signaled to the Bond producers that he’s eager to stretch his wings as a villain in the franchise,” the source tells the National Enquirer. “His interest is being taken seriously.”

According to the source, the actor, 37, has a leg up on other possible adversaries now that former Harry Potter producer David Heyman signed on to oversee the beloved spy series.

“They have a close, longstanding relationship,” dishes the source. “Plus, Dan has a relatively recent villain turn on his resumé.”

In 2022’s The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, Radcliffe portrayed egotistical antagonist Abigail Fairfax, a part he told RadioTimes.com was “very, very fun” to take on.

“Sure, that was a comedic adventure, but Dan’s commitment to that offbeat bad guy role turned heads,” says Enquirer‘s source. “Him playing against type helped sell tickets to curious Harry Potter fans all over the world.”

Speaking of box office success, Tom Holland‘s recent triumph with Spider-Man: Brand New Day — driving more than $2 billion in global ticket sales over a 17-day period, per Forbes — comes as our source says he’s a “still-active possibility” for the leading man role in the next 007 flick.

“Regardless of Dan’s key connections and his risk-taking nature, it’s going to come down to who they cast as James Bond and how much of a ‘match’ that person is with Dan,” notes the source. “And who wouldn’t line up to see Spider-Man face off with Harry Potter in a James Bond movie?”