Noel Gallagher Down to Write Next ‘James Bond’ Theme: ‘Should Be Done by Brits, Not Yanks’
The Oasis singer/songwriter would also be open to playing a villain in the ongoing spy franchise.
To pen the theme for a James Bond movie is one of the most coveted gigs in music — and Oasis‘ Noel Gallagher is ready to throw his hat in the ring.
As rumors continue to percolate about the future of the legacy franchise, the Gallagher brother told TalkSports in an interview Monday that he’d love to contribute an original song to the next Bond film, whenever it comes to be. When asked how he’d respond if he were offered the gig by longtime Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, Noel quipped, “I’d say, ‘All right, Babs.'”
“Absolutely, yeah, of course, it’d be an absolute honor!” the British singer-songwriter continued. “I think those kind of things should be done by Brits, not Yanks.”
The Manchester, England, native added that he’d also be down to play a bad guy in the next movie — specifically, “a Mancunian villain.”
The musician’s comments come amid mounting speculation about who will play James Bond in the 26th installment, details of which have long been under wraps. Some people think Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Regé-Jean Page, Henry Golding or Damson Idris will get the gig — which has been portrayed by Daniel Craig in the five most recent films — although Deadline reported this past September that director Denis Villeneuve is looking for an unknown British actor to fill the role.
And while Noel made his feelings about Americans dabbling in the Bond song canon clear, many of the franchise’s most successful themes have been penned and performed by U.S.-born artists. Most recently, Billie Eilish and Finneas won an Oscar for “No Time to Die,” while Carly Simon, Madonna, Rita Coolidge, Nancy Sinatra, Jack White and Alicia Keys all scored Billboard Hot 100 hits with their Bond anthems.
