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Coverage dated October 11, 2026

Javier Bardem on Declining ‘Skyfall’ Role, Pitching to Sam Mendes: “What If He Wants to Have Sex With Mr. Bond?”

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The Spaniard spoke at a BFI London Film Festival session about his glittering career, including why 'No Country for Old Men' supporting actor Gene Jones shares half of Bardem's Oscar.

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Javier Bardem on Declining ‘Skyfall’ Role, Pitching to Sam Mendes: “What If He Wants to Have Sex With Mr. Bond?” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Spaniard spoke at a BFI London Film Festival session about his glittering career, including why 'No Country for Old Men' supporting actor Gene Jones shares half of Bardem's Oscar.

  2. Variety

    Javier Bardem on Adding Homoeroticism to 007 and Telling Sam Mendes That His ‘Skyfall’ Villain Should Be Someone Who ‘Wants to Have Sex With Bond’ (opens Variety)

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    Javier Bardem’s “Skyfall” villain Raoul Silva is widely considered to be one of the best James Bond baddies across the entire franchise, a sadistic and flirtatious cyber-terrorist with bleached-blond locks who gave 007 arguably his most homoerotic scene to date. “We are the last two rats.

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