At just 22, Millie Bobby Brown has already headlined two major franchises, playing Eleven across all five seasons of Stranger Things and the titular detective in the Enola Holmes films, which recently returned with its third instalment. But the actor already has her sights set on another legendary role — James Bond.
Speaking about rumours linking her Enola Holmes 3 co-star Louis Partridge to the iconic British spy, Brown joked that she believes she should be in the running instead.
“I think I should be the next James Bond. Why am I not in that running? Can we get me in that running?” she said with a laugh.
Despite the playful remark, Brown was full of praise for Partridge, saying she is rooting for him regardless of who eventually lands the role.
“I don’t like all the competition and the speculation. All that matters is that he’s my James Bond and whatever it will be, what’s great is that they’ll find the person for it, whoever that may be. But Tewkesbury is Louis, hands down. There’s no other person that could ever play him,” she said.
Returning to Enola Holmes
As she reprises the role of Enola Holmes for a third time, Brown admitted that returning to the character continues to be one of the most enjoyable parts of her career.
“She’s just a really fun character to play. I have a lot of fun with the script, with the lines, and I love working with Louis. Enola and Tewkesbury’s relationship is blossoming and growing in this film, and I was just ready to jump into it full force. It’s very exciting that Netflix wants to continue with the franchise,” she said.
Asked whether revisiting a beloved character becomes more difficult with rising audience expectations, Brown said the process has actually become easier over time.
“It gets easier. Of course there is always the pressure of hoping that the audience is enjoying the evolution of this character that I’m building, but I don’t necessarily think it gets harder,” she explained.
Championing strong female characters
Brown also reflected on her preference for portraying strong female protagonists, particularly in stories set during periods when women had fewer opportunities and were often underestimated.
“That’s what I believe in, bringing more women to screen, women that are capable and heroes in their own story. It’s very impactful and meaningful, and I am very excited to continue bringing characters like that to screen that show range, slowly leaving the action world, entering into the romance world, and then more to come,” she said.
