Benedict Cumberbatch rumoured to be next Bond Villan

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sherlock may not have fared too well at last night’s Emmys  but there are rumors today of a consolation prize that might be even better: Cumberbatch, who is becoming ubiquitous on big and small screens alike, is reportedly being wooed to play the villain in the next James Bond movie.

Britain’s Express reports that Cumberbatch is expected to be signed to play the baddie in the 24th 007 movie, which is expected to be released in 2014. Skyfall, the 23rd film in the series, opens November 9 in the U.S.