javier bardem james bond Javier Bardem Confirms Hes Been Offered A Role In The Upcoming 23rd James Bond Movie

Over the weekend it was reported that Oscar winner Javier Bardem had been offered a starring role in the upcoming 23rd James Bond movie. Today Bardem has confirmed to the LA Times that he HAS been offered the role of Bond’s antagonist:

“They’re changing the whole thing, the whole dynamic.  I’d be playing Bond’s nemesis, yes, but it’s not that obvious. Everything is more nuanced. It’s very intriguing.”

That quote is music to my ears! Bardem portrayed one of the most fascinating and sinister villains of recent memory in ‘No Country For Old Men.’  Bardem acknowledges his interest, saying that he’s a big fan of the franchise, but he will not make a decision until he has the opportunity to read the full script. Bardem says he was intrigued by what Mendes told him at their meeting.

“I’m a huge fan of the James Bond saga,” Bardem says. “When I was little, I went watching Mr. Connery doing James Bond with my father. Who in the world would think I’d be in one of those movies?”