A recent insider’s scoop teases that another actor is being eyed for the live-actionElden Ringmovie, and this time, it’s a British treasure andJames Bondactor.Elden Ringis a 2022 action RPG from developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment, created by Hidetaka Miyazaki in collaboration with author George R.R. Martin. Upon its launch, the game swiftly became one of the most favored and punishing titles to fly the soulslike banner, and the scale of the game and its lore seemed like an ambitious task to bring to the silver screen.
Earlier in the year, it was announced that A24, the esteemed studio behind hitsMidsommar,Hereditary, andThe Lighthouse, would be producing theElden Ringmovie, withAnnihilationandEx Machinadirector Alex Garland on board.Martin previously spoke candidly about theElden Ringmovie, and fans of the writer are used to his honesty when it comes to adaptations, includingGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragon. On the other hand, Garland has openly shared his love for the game, having played it several times and mastered the art of defeating its unforgiving bosses.
Elden Ring Movie Reportedly in Talks With James Bond Star Ben Whishaw
Reported by The InSneider, a new scoop suggestedJames Bondstar Ben Whishaw was in talks to star in theElden Ringmovie. Despite no further details being given on the role in question, some fans want to see Whishaw playElden Ring’s important Vyke character. Whishaw notably portrayed Q in Daniel Craig’s James Bond era, and movie buffs will also know the actor as Paddington Bear’s voice and his varied roles inCloud Atlas,Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, andThe Lobster.EldenRing fans were excited to hear Whishaw’s name seemingly attached to the project, noting he was a terrific “character actor,” being able to fulfill any role he pleases.
Whishaw could potentially be joining another star touted for the main role in the adaptation.Kit Connor was rumored to be theElden Ringmovie’s lead, which would presumably see the young star playing the Tarnished. Connor’s breakout role was in 2022’sHeartstopperseries, despite appearing previously in 2018’sReady Player Oneand 2019’sRocketman. The rising star has also found success recently in the animated filmThe Wild Robotand this year’s harrowingWarfare, another project directed by Garland. Having witnessed Connor’s acting chops first-hand inWarfare, Garland perhaps hadElden Ringat the back of his mind while filming the war feature.
In addition to the role of the Tarnished, gamers will know all about the long list of dreaded foes that populate the soulslike game and its following entries: the 2024Shadow of the Erdtreeexpansion and the 2025 co-op spin-offElden Ring: Nightreign.Game Rant’s own LB Beistad compiled a list of actors who could play Godrickin theElden Ringmovie, highlighting Willem Dafoe and Peter Capaldi, to name a few. Of course, various other characters, like Morgott, Miquella, and Ranni, could possibly appear in the live-action as well, which proposes a stunning ensemble cast to bring the dark fantasy game to life.
