Damson Idris is used to life in the fast lane.
Which is why it should come as no surprise that the F1 star is the new subject of James Bond casting rumors—speculation he addressed while walking the carpet at the Beverly Hilton for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.
"It's definitely not true, it's just a rumor," Damson confirmed to Justin Sylvester on LIVE from E!: Golden Globes 2026, though he's honored to be the subject of speculation. "All these roles are superb and I think it's a testament to a young artist to be given that compliment."
And he knows he's the next in a long line of actors fans have hoped will be the next to order a martini shaken, not stirred.
"There's been many artists before me—Idris Elba, my big brother, and many artists today," Damson—dressed in a black suit and bow tie—continued. "So I think it's just a testament saying that we're doing a good job and have people see us." (See every star's look here.)
But while the next British star to embody the super spy remains uncertain, there are other projects and collaborations for which Damson is keeping his fingers crossed.
"I'm in love with Wunmi [Mosaku] right now," he revealed. "Her performance in Sinners is superb. I ran into her bunch of times—that's definitely someone I want to work with."
After all, Damson has experience working with some of the biggest stars Hollywood has to offer, having costarred alongside Brad Pitt in F1, which is nominated for Best Score Motion Picture and Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement at the Golden Globes.
Of the experience, Damson raved he was "super, super fortunate," though he couldn't help but poke fun at his absent costar.
"Brad ain't here today," the 34-year-old said, "but I came personally to say I'm faster than him driving Formula One cars."
For more from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, read on.
Jennifer Lopez
in vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer and Christian Louboutin.
Dakota Fanning
in Vivienne Westwood and Fred Leighton jewelry.
Owen Cooper
in Bottega Veneta.
Jennifer Lawrence
in custom Givenchy and Sabyasachi jewelry.
Hailee Steinfeld
in Prada and Desert Diamonds from Repossi.
Rose Byrne
in Chanel.
Amanda Seyfried
in Versace.
Ariana Grande
in custom Vivienne Westwood and Swarovski jewelry.
Julia Roberts
in custom Armani Privé and Swarovski jewelry.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Nick Jonas
in custom Christian Dior and Bvlgari jewelry (Chopra Jonas) and Berluti (Jonas).
Alicia Silverstone
in Nicole + Felicia.
Orlando Bloom
in Berluti.
Wunmi Mosaku
in Matthew Reisman Collection and Messika High Jewelry.
Ginnifer Goodwin
in Giorgio Armani Privé.
Ayo Edebiri
in Chanel.
Abby Elliott
in Valentino and Sydney Evan jewelry.
Glen Powell
in Brunello Cucinelli and Omega watch.
Jennifer Garner
in custom Cong Tri, Boucheron jewelry, and Roger Vivier shoes.
Leighton Meester & Adam Brody
in Mui Mui and Kendra Scott Jewelry (Meester) and Valentino, Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, Oliver Peoples glasses and Allen Edmonds shoes (Brody).
Danny Fujikawa & Kate Hudson
in custom Armani Privé and Garatti jewelry.
Nikki Glaser
in Zuhair Murad and Jimmy Choo shoes.
Dax Shepard & Kristen Bell
in Armani Privé.
John Krasinski & Emily Blunt
in Dolce & Gabbana and Bruno Magli shoes (Krasinski) and custom Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Jenna Ortega
in Dilara Findikoglu, Christian Louboutin shoes and Simone Jewels earrings.
Selena Gomez
in Chanel.
Elle Fanning
in Gucci and Cartier jewelry.
Tessa Thompson
in Balenciaga.
Teyana Taylor
in custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Leonardo DiCaprio
in Dior.
Charlie Hunnam
in Saint Laurent and Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.