Ben Whishaw Confirms Departure From James Bond Film Franchise

Actor Ben Whishaw exits the James Bond franchise, stating the film series needs total reinvention.

Actor Ben Whishaw has announced his departure from the James Bond film series. He stated that the long-running spy franchise requires a complete reinvention for future installments. Whishaw portrayed the quartermaster character Q in three films starting with Skyfall.

• The backgroundBen Whishaw debuted as the gadget master in the 2012 film Skyfall and appeared in three movies.
• The reactionThe actor noted that he rarely reflects on the spy franchise and that his return is not required.