Brian Cox will star as ‘The Controller’ in the new James Bond-inspired reality competition show 007’s Road To A Million, coming to Prime Video later this year.
The Scottish actor, 76, is known for his role as foul-mouthed tyrant Logan Roy on HBO’s Succession.
And Brian’s new character appears to have similar traits, being described as “villainous,” “civilized,” and “enigmatic.”
007’s Road to a Million sees contestants compete in teams of two on a global adventure, with prizes of up to £1 million up for grabs.
In addition to overcoming obstacles, the contestants, who will compete in two-person teams, must correctly answer questions hidden in the various locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
New adventure: Follow-up star Brian Cox, 76, plays ‘The Controller’ in new James Bond-inspired reality show 007’s Road To A Million
Fame: Brian played patriarch and tyrant Logan Roy in HBO’s drama Succession
It was filmed in many iconic Bond locations – from the Scottish Highlands to Venice and Jamaica – which featured in Dr. No and Casino Royale.
The unscripted adventure series is designed to test the intelligence and stamina of the contestants, while Cox’s The Controller will determine their fate.
Brian said: ‘I’ve seen how ordinary people would manage to be on a James Bond adventure.
As they travel the world to some of the most iconic Bond locations, things get more intense and exciting.
“I enjoyed my role as villain and tormentor, with permission to put the hopeful contestants through the wringer.”
A preview image for the show depicts Cox as a sinister presence reigning over the show, ominously depicted alongside a dagger and a bound book, representing his intellect.
A description of his character reads, “Mean and civilized, the controller enjoys the increasingly difficult journeys and questions the contestants must overcome.”
‘He’s got millions of pounds to give away – up to £1 million a pair – but he’s not making it easy. Lurking in the shadows, he watches and controls everything.’
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The show will air for the first time on Prime Video later this year, after the last episode of Succession aired in May.
Last year, Amazon bought MGM Studios, which distributes Bond, for $8.45 billion.
It comes after the Succession star broke his silence over the shocking twist in episode three of the recent series.
It was rumored that succession patriarch Logan Roy would pass on this current season of the show, but fans were shocked to learn that Waystar RoyCo founder had not met his creator until episode three.
Speak with the New York TimesBrian Cox, the actor who plays the media mogul, shared the moment he learned his character was going to die.
Cox envisioned his character disappearing later in the season, and was surprised to learn that it would only appear in three episodes.
‘[The show’s creator Jesse Armstrong,] He called me and said, “Logan is dying.” And I thought, “Oh, that’s fine.” I thought he was going to die in about episode 7 or 8, but episode 3, I thought… “Well, that’s a little early,” he admitted. “Not that it bothered me.”
Speaking of the sudden death of one of the most pivotal characters on the show, he said, “Well, they had to end it somehow, and it was Jesse’s choice.
“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, the problem with a lot of television, especially American television, is that it’s past its sell-by date.
And the great thing about Jesse and the writers is that they wouldn’t. It was hard for them because it wasn’t easy to end this. And I think Jesse thought it was sad – at the premiere someone yelled, “Well, if it was so sad, why did you do it?”
“But I think there are a lot of reasons why Jesse finished it. And I applaud that he did. It was brave because everyone loves the show. Always leave the party when it’s at its peak, not when it’s going down.”