Rami Malek Set to Play Lead Villain in Next Bond Movie

Rami Malek, who recently won the best actor Oscar for his role as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, will likely join the cast of the upcoming Bond 007 movie.

According to Collider, Malek is in final negotiations for the lead villain role in Bond 25.

Producers are also reported to be attempting to persuade another Oscar winner, Lupita Nyong’o, to join the film.