A new Bond candidate

Game of Thrones star Richard Madden is in talks to play the role of Agent 007 after actor Daniel Craig stepped down from the film.

According to The Sun, Madden has impressed the creators of Bond with his performance in drama series Bodyguard and will replace Craig.

A source close to Barbara Dana Broccoli, producer for the Bond film series, said: “It’s seriously looking like he [Madden] is going to get the job. ‘Not only is he on top of Barbara’s list, but she is preparing to offer the role.”

Bodyguard streams on Netflix from October 24