Brian Cox 'thought he would finally be a Bond villain' in new reality series
03.10.2023 - 19:47
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Brian Cox admits he thought he would 'finally' play a James Bond villain after signing up to a brand-new reality show. The Succession actor, 77, takes on the role of The Controller in the upcoming Prime Video series, 007: Road To A Million.
The premise sees contestants competing in challenges set in iconic Bond locations such as the Scottish Highlands, Venice, and Jamaica to win up to £1m. Appearing on The One Show, the Dundee-born actor admits he signed up for the role believing he would get to play a Bond villain.
He told Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas: “I did it under false pretences, well not false pretences but I thought it was a Bond movie, and I thought finally I’m going to play a Bond villain!
"I’ve wanted to play a Bond villain for years. But it wasn’t!”
He continued: “It’s a great show actually and the team who made it were wonderful. I just came in and sat at a desk and did all this stuff post, really. I guide people to various places and I’m quite firm with them, you know.”
This comes after the production company, Road to a Million announced it was already seeking contestants for its second season.
“We’re now searching for more dynamic duos to jet across the globe using their wits and general knowledge to answer questions hidden around the world,” it states on the show’s official application form.
“You don’t have to be a Bond fan to apply but we are looking for teams of two that are very close in their relationship and who would enjoy an adventure.”
It continues: “Filming is due to take place throughout 2024 and you will be away from home, possibly out of the UK, for short periods.”
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