Joe Alwyn On Playing James Bond: “Who Wouldn’t..?”

Joe Alwyn isn’t saying no to Bond — because who would? The 34-year-old English actor, best known for his roles in The Brutalist and his past relationship with Taylor Swift, was asked on the red carpet at the 97th Academy Awards if he would consider stepping into the iconic role of James Bond. His answer? A playful but intrigued, “Oh, wow — who wouldn’t throw their hat in the ring?” He even joked, “If you’re offering,” he added.

With the departure of Daniel Craig after 2021’s No Time to Die, the hunt for the next 007 has been the talk of Hollywood. Franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, now working with Amazon MGM Studios, have promised a fresh take on the legendary spy. “Every time we cast a new actor, the films change… it’s the excitement of a new Bond, a new direction,” Michael recently shared.

Joe, who starred alongside Adrien Brody in The Brutalist, spoke highly of his co-star’s Best Actor win. “I’ve been – obviously, like so many people – a fan of his for so long. So to share a scene with him and work with him for that month was really special. And I think he’s just unbelievable in the film,” he stated.

While his career is soaring, the actor is no stranger to the public spotlight, especially after his high-profile breakup with Taylor Swift in 2023. Reflecting on their six-year relationship, he previously told The Sunday Times, “I would hope that anyone and everyone can empathize and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six-and-a-half years.”

Meanwhile, the Oscars were full of surprises, with Mikey Madison pulling off a major upset by winning Best Actress for Anora over frontrunner Demi Moore. Moore, who had dominated awards season for her performance in The Substance, was visibly stunned but managed a quiet, “Nice,” as she clapped for Madison.

Anora was the big winner of the night, taking home Best Picture and four other Oscars, including Best Director for Sean Baker. Mikey, 25, used her speech to honor the sex worker community, saying, “I will continue to support and be an ally…All of the incredible people, the women that I’ve had the privilege of meeting from that community has been one of the highlights of this incredible experience.”

Other notable wins included Brody’s second Best Actor award, beating out heavyweights like Timothée Chalamet and Sebastian Stan. The actor, who first won for The Pianist in 2003, stopped the exit music during his speech, clearly savoring the moment.

Zoe Saldaña also made history, becoming the first Oscar winner of Dominican descent by taking Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez. The night kicked off with Kieran Culkin winning Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain, while Wicked got a moment in the spotlight as Paul Tazewell became the first Black male winner for Achievement in Costume Design.