Tom Francis auditions for James Bond.

Best known for appearing opposite Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd's revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, Francis has auditioned to play Bond, Variety reports. He joins the many performers eyeing up the part in an ongoing casting process. Other names that have been rumoured, but not confirmed, include Oscar-nominated Australian star Jacob Elordi, Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson; and Eternity star Callum Turner. British actor Francis won an Olivier Award for his work in Sunset Boulevard and was nominated for a Tony Award.