London, Aug. 2 -- British actor Tom Holland has gracefully addressed the swirling speculation surrounding his potential casting as the next James Bond, describing the iconic role as "the pinnacle of working in our industry" for any performer hailing from the United Kingdom.

With no official confirmation yet regarding the successor to Daniel Craig in the Amazon MGM Studios' rebooted Bond franchise, speculation remains rife, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

It is set to be helmed by "Dune" director Denis Villeneuve and penned by "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight.

Alongside Holland, actors such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Tom Hardy have also emerged as favoured contenders. Pierce Brosnan, an 007 alum, told The Hollywood Reporter in Jun...