A closer look at “Ben Whishaw Confirms Exit as Q, Says James Bond Franchise Needs 'Complete Reinvention' for”, exactly as the source publishes it. Ben Whishaw, who played Q in the last three James Bond films, has officially confirmed he will not return for the upcoming reboot directed by Denis Villeneuve. In a recent interview, Whishaw stated that the franchise needs to be 'completely reinvented' and that he expects the new cast to be entirely In a recent interview, Whishaw stated that the franchise needs to be 'completely reinvented' and that he expects the new cast to be entirely fresh.
His exit adds to the growing list of departures from the Daniel Craig era, following Craig's final appearance in No Time to Die (2021). Villeneuve, known for Dune and Blade Runner 2049, is reportedly in talks to direct the next 007 installment, with Amazon MGM Studios now holding creative control. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.