Chiwetel Ejiofor may be set to play the next villain in the upcoming James Bond film.
According to Variety, no deal has been signed as of yet, however he is said to be the top pick of Metro Goldwin Mayer (MGM) and Sony.
Ejiofor’s versatility as an actor makes him perfect for such a role. He has played the hero in ’12 Years a Slave’ and the villain in Serenity.
Ejiofor has been quite busy and with the release of “Half of a Yellow Sun” and currently shooting Z For Zachariah.
Plans for production are set for the summer to meet the November 6, 2015 release date.