'The Hour' star lands Bond role

Ben Whishaw has been cast in James Bond 23.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2011 - 11:31

Ben Whishaw has been cast in James Bond 23.

The British actor - who is best known for roles in 'The Hour', 'Layer Cake' and 'Brideshead Revisited' - has an unknown role in the Sam Mendes-directed movie, which will begin shooting in November.

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