Another Swiss actor, Philipp von Schulthes, up for Bond 22 role

According to local reports, another Swiss actor is up for a role in Bond 22 - Philipp von Schulthes. If confirmed he will join fellow Swiss-born actor Anatole Taubman (playing a villain), and director Marc Forster who grew up in the country, in the 22nd James Bond film.

Actor Philipp von Schulthes, 34, was "at the casting" confirmed his press agent Sohela Emami. He is "up for a nice role in the film", but "has not signed anything yet".

Known mostly as a stage actor in his native Switzerland, last year his film career took a boost with a role in "Valkyrie" alongside Tom Cruise.

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