James Bond author Charlie Higson criticizes new 007 candidates
Renowned author Charlie Higson has stated that he does not find the current 007 candidates, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, and Jack Lowden, suitable for the role.
James Bond series author Charlie Higson has announced that he finds the actors mentioned for the new 007 character inadequate for various reasons.
Negative Views on Candidates
Charlie Higson, the new author of the James Bond books, stated that he does not consider any of the 007 candidates mentioned in the press suitable for the role.
Assessment of Jack Lowden and Jacob Elordi
Higson believes that Jack Lowden would not be convincing to the audience in close-combat scenes, while he considers Jacob Elordi's height to be a significant disadvantage.
Callum Turner's Appearance
Author Charlie Higson expressed that another candidate, Callum Turner, possesses an unconventional physical appearance.
The Author's James Bond Background
Charlie Higson first joined the James Bond universe with the 'Young Bond' novel series, which focuses on the character's youth. Higson is the eighth author to write adult Bond novels following the passing of Ian Fleming.