Rhys Darby Has a Plan for the Ultimate Q Crossover in James Bond
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Actor Rhys Darby shares his comedic vision for playing Q in the James Bond franchise, along with updates on the What We Do in the Shadows werewolf spinoff and the upcoming Jumanji: Open World.
Actor Rhys Darby is best known for bringing chaotic, lovable energy to everything from Our Flag Means Death to his recent stint on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as the godlike entity Trelane. Speaking in a recent Polygon interview, Darby floated a crossover idea that bridges the ultimate sci-fi trickster with international espionage. Since he already plays a Q in the Star Trek universe, he figures he is fully qualified to step into the Q role for the next James Bond film. While it is mostly a lighthearted pitch, it is the kind of cross-franchise fan service that would keep the internet talking for weeks.
Beyond his galactic mischief, Darby touched on several other projects that sit squarely in the pop culture conversation, including updates on the long awaited What We Do in the Shadows werewolf spinoff film. According to Darby, writers Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi are back at work on the script, meaning our favorite pack of nerdy shapeshifters might finally escape the cops in a small New Zealand town. He also joked about bringing Trelane's reality bending powers to the high stress medical drama The Pitt just to give the overworked staff a much needed break from their chaotic shifts.
Darby also shared his thoughts on the shifting box office landscape, particularly the decision to move Jumanji: Open World to a Christmas release window to dodge massive blockbusters like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. As someone who plays the exposition heavy NPC Nigel Billingsley in the cursed video game franchise, Darby remains confident that audiences are hungry for quality theatrical experiences. Whether he is dropping players into a jungle survival sim or messing with the Enterprise crew, Darby continues to be one of the most entertaining presences across our screens, big and small.
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Original article: Polygon