Tom Francis in the running for the new James Bond

Tom Francis has entered the shortlist for the role of the new James Bond.

Francis is best known for appearing alongside Nicole Scherzinger in the revamped version of the musical "Sunset Boulevard" directed by Jamie Lloyd, and according to Variety, he had already auditioned for the role of the famous agent 007.

He joins a number of actors being considered as part of the current process to cast the new Bond.

Among the names also linked to the role, but not yet officially confirmed, are Oscar-nominated Australian actor Jacob Elordi, Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and "Eternity" star Callum Turner.

British actor Francis won an Olivier Award for his work in the musical "Sunset Boulevard" and was also nominated for a Tony Award.

He has considerably less experience in film. He had a minor role in Jay Kelly's new film, which also stars George Clooney, and is soon to appear in Peter Berg's "The Mosquito Bowl," a war drama starring Nicholas Golitsyn and Bill Skarsgård.

Tom Francis made his television debut in the final season of the Netflix series "You."

He is currently in a relationship with actress and "Pretty Little Liars" and Broadway star Maja Refiko. The couple publicly confirmed their relationship in early 2025, and together they attracted attention with glamorous appearances at the Met Gala and the Tony Awards that same year.