It was a family affair in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Friday as one James Bond villain was spotted enjoying a catch-up with another 007 hopeful – and both had bought a mother figure along for the day out.
James Norton and his mother Lavinia attended day 12 of the southwest London tennis tournament alongside Rami Malek, who was in attendance with his partner Emma Corrin’s mother, Juliette.
The Happy Valley star, 38, looked dapper in a navy blue suit, complete with a Ralph Lauren tie and suede brown shoes. Meanwhile, mum Lavina looked lovely in a green patterned top and grey blazer.
The mother-son duo looked in high spirits as they chatted away to Bohemian Rhapsody actor Rami, 43, and his partner’s mum Juliette.
Rami looked effortlessly cool, also in a navy suit, paired with a blue shirt and cream tie – with Juliette embracing Wimbledon style by opting for a stunning white dress.
It was a family affair in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Friday as one James Bond villain was spotted enjoying a catch-up with another 007 hopeful – and both had bought a mother figure along for the day out (James Norton and his mother Lavinia pictured)
Rami Malek was in attendance with his partner Emma Corrin’s mother, Juliette
The mother-son duo looked in high spirits as they chatted away to Bohemian Rhapsody actor Rami, 43, and his partner’s mum Juliette
The group put on an animated display as they watched the action unfold on the court, with James and Rami enthralled in conversation.
Visibly pointing and laughing, the acting duo seemed to be having an amusing catch-up.
It comes after James has been rumoured to be the next James Bond along with the likes of Idris Elba, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Richard Madden, Henry Golding and Jamie Dornan.
He added: ‘Anyone can write any story about it and it will get the most incredible sort of hype around it. No, no conversations.
‘Basically nothing else to say other than I think they’re probably still working it all out. It’s a big challenge to know which direction to take that huge franchise in.’
Rami on the other hand, is already a star in the 007 franchise, after playing the villainous character of Lyutsifer Safin in the 2021 film No Time to Die.
While there have still been rumours swirling of James bagging the once-in-a-lifetime role, it has also been widely reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 33, has been formally offered the role of the ultra-suave British spy.
Although Aaron is yet to officially accept the role, once he’s signed the contract he will become the seventh actor to play the iconic British secret service agent since the franchise launched in 1962.
The Happy Valley star, 38, looked dapper in a navy blue suit, complete with a Ralph Lauren tie and suede brown shoes
Visibly pointing and laughing, the acting duo seemed to be having an amusing catch up
Rami (RIGHT) looked effortlessly cool, also in a navy suit, paired with a blue shirt and cream tie
The group put on an animated display as they watched the action unfold on the court
It comes after James has previously been rumoured to be the next James Bond along with the likes of Idris Elba, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Richard Madden, Henry Golding and Jamie Dornan
Rami is already a star in the 007 franchise, after playing the villainous character of Lyutsifer Safin in the 2021 film No Time to Die
While their mother seemed to be having a great time at the London event, Rami’s partner Emma was not in attendance
Elsewhere at the annual sporting event, James was spotted enthusiastically shaking hands with Hugh Grant, who he he also excitedly introduced to his mother
Last March Aaron was said to have completed a screen test at Pinewood Studios with Bond boss Barbara.
Elsewhere at the annual sporting event, James was spotted enthusiastically shaking hands with Hugh Grant, who he also excitedly introduced to his mother.
While their mother seemed to be having a great time at the London event, Rami’s partner Emma was not in attendance.
The pair have only been dating for a year, having been first spotted together last summer at a Bruce Springsteen gig in Hyde Park.
They were soon seen together again looking ‘besotted’ on a dinner date in Margate, Kent, but their relationship was confirmed only in September when they were photographed kissing while on a London walk.
Earlier this month they reportedly moved into a £5 million house together in Hampstead, North London.
The Wimbledon Royal Box was full of A-listers on the twelfth day of the tournament
While there have still been rumours swirling of James bagging the once-in-a-lifetime role, it has also been widely reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 33, has been formally offered the role of the ultra-suave British spy
Emma Corrin and Ramin Malek have only been dating for a year, having been first spotted together last summer at a Bruce Springsteen gig in Hyde Park
James’ Wimbledon appearance comes just after he was hailed ‘a true inspiration’ as he educated children about living with diabetes in a CBeebies Bedtime Story, which aired in June.
The actor, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 22, read the book How to Manage a Mammoth by Dr Rose Stewart to help families explore what it’s like living with it.
James lived up to his heartthrob status as he read allowed to viewers, joined by his teddy bear who wore a glucose monitor.
Introducing the story, James said: ‘Hello, my name is James. This story is slightly different. It focuses on Type 1 diabetes.
I am a diabetic myself. To those parents who have diabetes. Hello, respect. I hope those levels are behaving.
‘To those parents who have a diabetic child, perhaps recently diagnosed, I feel your anxiety and confusion. It’s a lot.
‘So give yourselves a break and a pat on the back. It will get easier.’
