‘Sensational’ actor who’s blown fans away in BBC drama sparks James Bond speculation
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SAS Rogue Heroes star Jack O’Connell has become a Bond favourite among fans after watching his new war series. The second season of SAS Rogue Heroes kicked off on New Year’s Day and starred the beloved Skins actor along with Connor Swindells and Alfie Allen.
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Viewers were thrilled by this series that focuses on a special forces unit in the British Army in the 1940s during the Second World War. The actors all play members of this special unit who operate deep behind enemy lines, and the series sees them take part in bold action sequences and operate as spies with guns.
After watching the series, fans believe that Jack, 34, would be the perfect actor to play James Bond – and considered this series the perfect audition tape. ‘#SASRogueHeroes only further confirming to me that Jack O’Connell would be a class James Bond,’ said WritingTed.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. ‘Saw some of this show yesterday and every time Jack O’Connell was on the screen, I had to stop what I was doing to see what he was up to…..Would be a seriously inspired choice for Bond,’ said Greg51827125.
‘Jack O’Connell sensational actor #SASRogueHeroes,’ added beckalyonn. After the first season aired in 2022, many fans had a similar reaction and claimed Jack would be the perfect actor to take over from Daniel Craig. ‘sasrogueheroes Jack O’Connell should be the next Bond,’ said TrumpSensitive.
