Ben Daniels insists gay actor will 'never' play James Bond Cutting It star Ben Daniels has opened up on the struggle gay actors still face in Hollywood. 4 February 2026 Ben Daniels has insisted a "queer person will never be cast as James Bond". Daniel Craig as James Bond The 61-year-old star - whose late partner, Game of Thrones' Ian Gelder, died aged 74 in 2024 - has insisted while he would gladly play a heterosexual role like Finn in BBC comedy Cutting It, Hollywood still makes it difficult for gay actors to land prominent roles.