After his Oscar-winning turn on "Bohemian Rhapsody," Rami Malek confirmed that he will be the next James Bond villain.
The best actor winner has already said the role would be a dream job.
When asked on "GMA" Thursday if he ever thought he'd be playing a Bond villain, Malek said, "a few things have happened in my life the last couple of years could not imagine," alluding to his Oscar win.
"It's thrilling," he said. "So many generations have grown up with [these films.]"
(MORE: Chris Hemsworth on possibly playing James Bond: 'I'd love to do it')And finally Rami Malek joins the cast of #BOND25 pic.twitter.com/5AzLJIuVo0
— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019
"I think Daniel [Craig] has just done an astounding job," he said of the British actor's run as 007. "It will be very interesting to go up against that man."
He added, "It's a perfect follow-up to 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Going from one iconic Brit to another iconic British franchise."
He had kind words for Sean Connery, the original Bond, and Javier Bardem, who played Bond's nemesis in "Skyfall."
Malek will join an illustrious list of those who have starred as Bond villains, including Christopher Lee, Richard Kiel and Mads Mikkelsen.
The new film, Craig's last as 007, will be the 25th in the franchise's epic history.
(MORE: Idris Elba shuts down 'James Bond' rumors).@ItsRamiMalek on being the villain in the next @007 movie: "It's thrilling...they're timeless movies." #Bond25 pic.twitter.com/p4Rcx54E3t
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 25, 2019
Other cast announced Thursday included Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris.
Where would 007 be without Moneypenny? Naomie Harris (@NaomieHarris) is back for #BOND25 pic.twitter.com/aJWhRkRh6v
— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019
Making sure 007 doesn’t cock it up, Ralph Fiennes returns for another mission as M in #BOND25 pic.twitter.com/QXShg1VnBd
— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019
CONFIRMED Felix Leiter returns! Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) is back as the CIA operative we last saw aiding 007 in QUANTUM OF SOLACE. #BOND25 pic.twitter.com/g4X7zZ02Ry
— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019
This is the first Bond film since "Spectre" four years ago and is expected to be released sometime next year.
