Hold onto your martinis—Denis Villeneuve's search for the next James Bond just got a wild new contender. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 37‑year‑old British actor Scott Rose‑Marsh was invited in late June to audition for the iconic role, reading scenes from GoldenEye and possibly new material by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight
Rose‑Marsh isn't exactly a household name—his resume includes Yr Amgueddfa, Chloe, The Outlaws, Krays: Code of Silence and Wolves of War. But he may bring a fresh twist to the franchise: he'd be the first red‑headed Bond (unless they dye him), and he even sports a scar above his right eye—an Ian Fleming detail never seen on screen before. He's also about a decade older than the rumored "under‑30" preference that Amazon reportedly wants.
Despite the buzz, nothing's confirmed—screen tests don't guarantee the tuxedo. Still, betting odds are reacting: bookmakers like Coral have slashed Rose‑Marsh's odds from 16‑1 to 6‑1, putting him shoulder‑to‑shoulder with more famous names like Aaron Taylor‑Johnson and Jack Lowden. Will our ginger guy bring some much-needed spice to 007? Only time—and Amazon's casting office—will tell.