Outlander actor Sam Heughan is set to appear in Channel 4 thriller The Couple Next Door, which is based on a Dutch show called 'New Neighbours'.
20.11.2023 - 15:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Outlander’s Sam Heughan has opened up on his love for James Bond as the jury remains out on who will be next to take on the iconic role.
The Scots star remains one of the names tipped for taking over from Daniel Craig as 007 and he’s admitted he’d like nothing more than to “see another Scottish Bond”.
Opening up on his dreams of following in the footsteps of Sean Connery, the actor reflected in a recent interview of a previous audition he did for the epic movie franchise. He told Metro: “It’s a great character, and I’d certainly love to see another Scottish Bond.
"I auditioned for it many years ago. I’d love to have another opportunity. I’m not sure I fit in the suit right now. I would probably have to slim down a bit but yeah, I mean, who knows? It’s a great franchise for sure. I love it."
The betting market for the next James Bond seemingly changes week-by-week with Aaron Taylor-Johnson now favourite at 3/1 to play the famous role.
Reports this time last year suggested that Taylor-Johnson had recorded screen tests for the role of Bond and now he has a 25% chance of being Bond, according to OLBG.
Sam, 43, has seen his career skyrocket thanks to his role as Jamie Fraser in Outlander, the hunky Scots star of the hugely popular time-travel drama set and filmed in Scotland.
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And, thanks to his tear-jerking relationship with on screen other half Claire, played by good pal Caitríona Balfe, Sam has reached something of a heartthrob status already, even without stepping into the shoes of the most famous spy in movies.
But it’s not a title that sits lightly with the star. He added: “I don’t consider myself a heartthrob.
Outlander actor Sam Heughan is set to appear in Channel 4 thriller The Couple Next Door, which is based on a Dutch show called 'New Neighbours'.
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Sam Heughan fans are counting down the days until his new show The Couple Next Door hits screens.
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Outlander star Sam Heughan praised his new co-star Eleanor Tomlinson ahead of their much anticipated Channel 4 thriller - which hits screens this month.
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James Bond film Spectre, saying he “wasn’t that good” in his role.In the 2015 film, Scott played C, aka Max Denbigh, who is revealed to be an undercover member of the terrorist organisation Spectre. The role came after his standout villainous turn as Moriarty in BBC series Sherlock, where he starred opposite Benedict Cumberbatch.Speaking to British GQ, Scott explained how, following Spectre, he was turned off from playing overtly villainous characters.“If I’m honest, it’s not a territory that I feel like I would want to go over again,” Scott said.
Sam Heughan is set to star in brand new Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door and has shared a series of new snaps from filming.
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