Louis Partridge comments on James Bond speculation ahead of 'Enola Holmes 3' premiere

Louis Partridge said it is 'wonderful' to be linked with James Bond role despite never expecting it

Louis Partridge has addressed speculation linking him to the role of James Bond, saying he never expected to be considered for the iconic part but described the prospect as "wonderful".

The actor spoke to Variety on the red carpet at the world premiere of Enola Holmes 3, reflecting on his career, growing public profile and reports that he is among the actors being considered as the next 007.

Asked whether he had ever imagined himself in contention for the role, Partridge replied, “No, no. Not yet at least. But that’s something to keep in mind. I wonder what Variety thinks?”

Variety's London Bureau Chief Alex Ritman previously reported in April that Partridge is one of several actors believed to be under consideration as Amazon MGM Studios searches for a younger British actor to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond.

After learning about the publication's report during the interview, Partridge smiled and responded, “Wonderful. Thank you, Variety.”

The 23-year-old actor first gained international recognition alongside Millie Bobby Brown in Netflix's Enola Holmes, which premiered in 2020.

Speaking at the premiere of the third instalment, he reflected on adjusting to fame over the past six years.

“The social media stuff can get a bit noisy sometimes, but it’s important to have good people around you — and to figure out for yourself what’s important outside of looking at your phone, to be honest, which is surprisingly hard to do these days. I’m not gonna lie,” he said. “It sounds silly to say, but that’s quite tricky to do today.”

Since his breakout role, Partridge has appeared alongside established actors including Cate Blanchett, signed a partnership with Prada and attracted attention for his relationship with singer Olivia Rodrigo.

Looking back on his rise to international recognition, Partridge admitted he never anticipated the level of interest in his personal life.

“I did not, but it’s a part of the job and I’m grateful to feel like I’m on the right path,” he said. “I feel good about where I’m at. I’ve got more to do.”

According to Variety's earlier report, Partridge is among several names linked to the James Bond role, alongside Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Harris Dickinson.