'I should be the next James Bond': Millie Bobby Brown makes playful 007 pitch after 'Enola Holmes 3' release

Millie Bobby Brown has playfully thrown her hat into the ring for the iconic James Bond role following the release of 'Enola Holmes 3'. The 22-year-old actress, fresh off the third instalment of the detective franchise, jokingly insisted she should be considered for the suave British spy character that has captivated audiences for decades.In an interview with Hindustan Times, Brown said in a lighthearted tone: "I think I should be the next James Bond, why am I not in that running? Can we get me in that running?" The comment comes as her 'Enola Holmes 3' co-star Louis Partridge is rumoured to be in consideration for the prestigious role.

Millie Bobby Brown supports Louis Partridge despite Bond speculation

Despite her playful request to join the Bond conversation, Brown expressed genuine support for her co-star's potential casting. "I don't like all the competition and the speculation.

All that matters is that he's my James Bond, and whatever it will be, what's great is that they'll find the person for it, whoever that may be. But Tewkesbury is Louis, hands down. There's no other person that could ever play him," she said, referencing Partridge's character in the 'Enola Holmes' films.

The actress made clear that while she may joke about Bond, her true focus remains on the characters she's already embodying and the work she's doing with her current projects.

What draws Millie Bobby Brown back to Enola Holmes

Brown reflected on what continues to excite her about returning to the role of Enola Holmes with each instalment. "She's just a really fun character to play. I have a lot of fun with the script, with the lines, and I love working with Louis. Enola and Tewkesbury's relationship is blossoming and growing in this film, and I was just ready to jump into it full force. It's very exciting that Netflix wants to continue with the franchise," she explained.The actress emphasised her enthusiasm for the collaborative process and her chemistry with Partridge on set, suggesting that these elements keep the role fresh and engaging across multiple films.

Growing comfort with returning to established characters

When asked whether returning to a beloved character becomes easier or more challenging with each instalment as expectations mount, Brown offered a candid assessment. "It gets easier. Of course there is always the pressure of hope that the audience is enjoying the evolution of this character that I'm building, but I don't necessarily think it gets harder," she asserted.

Brown's experience across five seasons of 'Stranger Things' and now three 'Enola Holmes' films appears to have given her perspective on how to navigate the expectations that come with reprising iconic roles while maintaining creative satisfaction.

Millie Bobby Brown's commitment to strong female characters

Brown discussed her deliberate focus on portraying strong female characters set in historical periods when women were underestimated and marginalised. "That's what I believe in, bringing more women to screen, women that are capable and heroes in their own story. It's very impactful and meaningful, and I am very excited to continue on bringing characters like that to screen that show range and slowly, leaving the action world, entering into the romance world and then more to come," she said.'Enola Holmes 3,' starring Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge, is now streaming on Netflix.