Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been screen tested by the producers of the James Bond films in their search for a replacement for Pierce Brosnan.
The Cork actor, who has been seen 2002's 'Bend it Like Beckham' and in 'Velvet Goldmine' with Ewan McGregor in 1998, met with 007 representatives in London last week according to reports.
Other actors believed to be in the running for the role include Clive Owen ('The Bourne Identity', 'Croupier'), Gerard Butler ('Reign of Fire') and Nick Moran ('Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrells').
50-year-old Navan-man Pierce Brosnan is contracted to play the role for one more film.
