Prince Harry has long shown a higher level of comfort speaking about general entertainment topics since stepping back from official royal duties — and his most recent public chat continued that pattern.
During a conversation with comedian Hasan Minhaj, Harry was asked about a range of pop-culture subjects — including who he would like to see step into the iconic James Bond role now that Daniel Craig has departed the franchise. The question was put to him directly: who should be the next 007?
Harry kept his answer simple and surprising — he pointed at Hasan himself.
“At this point, you,” Harry said, which briefly startled Minhaj before the two shared a laugh. When Minhaj returned the question, he simply said that Harry already gave the correct answer. Harry even joked he would “put in a good word”.
The search for a new Bond remains the subject of continuous speculation across the entertainment world. Actor Austin Butler was once rumored to be considered, but he has openly expressed that he never received any calls regarding the role, and he personally felt it might not be the right fit given that he is American. For now, the franchise has provided no official announcements.
During the conversation, Harry was also asked about the online discussions regarding Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and recent music releases that some fans have interpreted as commentary between artists. Harry remained neutral and appeared unsure about the details being referenced — though it is noted that his wife Meghan Markle has attended one of Taylor Swift’s 2023 tour dates in Los Angeles, and his brother Prince William attended a stop in London.
Even without making firm statements about the music disputes, Harry’s candid energy throughout the interview continued to reflect how freely he now engages in pop-culture topics — and how his voice now often sits alongside comedians, actors, and creators, not only within royal-focused narratives.
But in this interview, one headline moment stood out above all the others:
Prince Harry has officially cast his vote — and he believes Hasan Minhaj could be a fun next 007.