Jeffrey Wright May Not Be Back For Bond 23

Jeffrey Wright May Not Be Back For Bond 23

The Source Code actor has revealed that he likely won't reprise his role as CIA agent Felix Leiter in the upcoming Bond film directed by Sam Mendes. More after the jump!

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By PaulRom - Sep 10, 2011 01:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Action
Source: Coming Soon

At the Toronto International Film Festival, Jeffrey Wright - who's played CIA agent 'Felix Leiter' in the past two James Bond - has told Coming Soon that he probably won't reprise his role in the upcoming 23rd Bond film, set to be released next year. Wright said that he probably would've 'gotten the call' by now, since filming is set to begin soon and he hasn't heard anything yet.



Wright told ComingSoon.net at the Toronto International Film Festival today that he hasn't gotten the call to return. With filming starting soon for a November 9, 2012 release, we assume the production would have been in touch with him already.

Coming Soon goes on to say that Wright said that a reference to Agent Leiter in the film is possible, despite the likelihood of his not being in the film.

What do you think of the news? Do you want Wright to be back as Felix Leiter, or are you okay with the likelihood of his not returning? Sound off your thoughts below in the usual place.

The currently untitled 23rd James Bond film hits theaters November 9th, 2012!
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SHHH
SHHH - 9/10/2011, 1:15 PM
Bond 23 Better Have Plenty of Mayhem...
Supes17
Supes17 - 9/10/2011, 1:15 PM
Who the hell is that guy?
Supes17
Supes17 - 9/10/2011, 1:35 PM
oh ok the pic helped lmao
LucasMend
LucasMend - 9/10/2011, 2:05 PM
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shit he was one of the best things on Casino Royale and was pretty good on Quantum of Solace too. But well Felix doesn't need to be in every single Bond movie!
Since we get Q and Moneypenny on the movie, I will be happy with it

Nice find man!
Talontd
Talontd - 9/10/2011, 5:13 PM
Jeffrey Wright was the FCUKING MAN in SHAFT with Samuel L. jackson!!!!
croniccris
croniccris - 9/10/2011, 5:21 PM
^--ya he was
Canon108
Canon108 - 9/10/2011, 5:22 PM
They're not saying he's going to be recast...only that Felix isn't in it, least that's what's being implied. It's not "the Adventures of Bond and Felix" it's simply "James Bond." Jeffrey Wright was perfect for the role and in my mind owns that character for the foreseeable future. He'll be back in Bond 24 or 25...they want to set up more Quantum plot lines in #23...
SansComic
SansComic - 9/10/2011, 5:40 PM
Whoa, weird. I thought that said he may not be black.
Greengo
Greengo - 9/10/2011, 5:43 PM
I didn't know Jon Hamm was in "We Where Soldiers." Holy [frick]in Shit
Greengo
Greengo - 9/10/2011, 5:46 PM
@SansComic: lmao... welll, that too :)

I don't know what's wrong with you people. This guy is annoying as [frick]!

He was the worst part about Source Code.
SansComic
SansComic - 9/10/2011, 5:55 PM
@Greengo, I don't know what you're talking about. Wright excels at playing the guy who believes he's suave but really isn't
Greengo
Greengo - 9/10/2011, 6:17 PM
Meh. He just annoys the [frick] out of me.

Maybe that's cause he plays the guy who believes he's suave but really isn't.
Hammer420
Hammer420 - 9/12/2011, 10:18 PM
wasn't he spotted on the set of the avengers? hmmmm i wonder if he'll be playing a future or rumored villian. he could have a way bigger character than felix lighter
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