007 bosses are still searching for a new leading man after Daniel Craig bowed out as the spy in 2021's 'No Time To Die' 'Oppenheimer' star has caught the eye after his performance in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster - which could land him the Oscar for Best Actor this weekend. Work on the next Bond flick isn't due to begin until next year at the earliest but Cillian has been backed to play the legendary spy by his'Oppenheimer'co-star Clay Bunker.