July 3, 2019 Rami Malek agreed to play Bond villain only if character had no religious motives "Bond 25" is currently in production, and the man set to play the iconic British agent's foe is opening up. Rami Malek, who was cast as the villain in the upcoming untitled James Bond film back in April, told the Daily Mirror about his newest character, admitting he would only accept the "terrorist" role if he were not driven by religion.