Albert Finney to call the spy shots in 'James Bond 23'
007 film also stars Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes
Albert Finney in 'Erin Brockovich'
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Albert Finney is going from Jason Bourne to James Bond.
The legendary Brit actor, a five-time Oscar nominee, is joining the already classy cast of the as-yet-untitled 23rd 007 film, that stars Daniel Craig (reprising his role as Bond), Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes and Berenice Marlohe.
Finney may be best known for playing the title character in the 1964 Best Picture winner "Tom Jones." He was also nominated for his performance in John Huston's 1984 film "Under the Volcano," and starred in the Coen Brothers' 1990 gangster classic "Miller's Crossing."
In addition to "The Bourne Ultimatum," Finney has, in recent years, been a regular collaborator with Steven Soderbergh, appearing in "Traffic," "Ocean's 12," and earning a supporting Oscar nomination for "Erin Brockovich." He also co-starred in Sidney Lumet's final film, 2007's acclaimed "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead."
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November 1, 2011 at 3:33PM EST Reply to CommentWasn't crazy about the last Bond film, but this has to be the best cast the series has ever assembled. I'm definitely interested.
Monty Jack
November 1, 2011 at 4:56PM EST Reply to CommentThey should just let Finney replace Judi Dench as M in the next one...they should have re-cast the role following the Brosnan films anyway.
ShadowMaker SdR
November 1, 2011 at 6:05PM EST Reply to Comment"Finney may be best known for playing the title character in the 1964 Best Picture winner "Tom Jones"
Uh nope. He's probably best known for playing Daddy Warbucks in Annie. He probably was better in "Tom Jones" but best known?