In contrast to recent reports that Pierce Brosnan is set to continue in his role as James Bond, rumours abound that little-known Scottish actor Gerard Butler is being wooed to inherit the part. They are meeting to discuss replacing Pierce after his final movie. Brosnan's contract currently expires after his fourth Bond movie, which goes into production in January 2002 - although he has hinted he wishes to extend it. The paper added that Broccoli was also meeting Colin Wells, who has served as a stand-in for Brosnan during screen tests for other actors, and who is currently filming the Disney fantasy flick Reign of Fire in Ireland.
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Rumours of his appointment to the 007 role suggests a return to the idea of a lesser-known actor for the coveted part. Russell Crowe and Colin Firth have also been touted for the role.