James Bond is an iconic character that has managed to survive the test of time, because every time a new actor takes up the mantle for the next movie franchise, he wins the hearts of a new generation. Last year, Daniel Craig said goodbye to the most famous English spy in the world by playing him for the last time in no time to diebut we know that the studios are not resting and are already searching for the next actor who will become Agent 007.
When talking about such an important role, it is to be expected that speculation is skyrocketing. There are several English actors being eyed as possible candidates, but so far, nothing is confirmed. However, that doesn’t stop the fanswho are eager to meet the actor who will join George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig as the James Bond performer.
1.Henry Cavill
Henry Cavill is one of the favorites who fit the entire Bond profile and it is rumored that he was considered for the character before Daniel Craig was given it (he supposedly didn’t get it as he was too young at the time). Furthermore, his participation in Impossible Mission: Fallout He showed that he can handle roles in more serious action movies than superhero films.
2. Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy is another of the favorite options of the fans of Agent 007, as he has proven to be a great actor in films of all genres. While he would give the iconic spy a different aura, maybe that’s what the franchise needs, an injection of freshness and a different spin that Tom’s charisma can give him. But let’s not get our hopes up, because industry experts have said that the actor would not be the ideal James Bond more than anything due to his fame, since those who play the English spy usually become the character completely. However, he is an established actor with Oscar nominations, so it would be difficult for the audience to see only James Bond and not Tom Hardy playing James Bond. Although, well, the same could be said about Henry Cavill.
3. Idris Elba
Whenever there is talk of the future of the Agent 007 franchise, Idris Elba is talked about. Statements by the producers that Idris “has been part of the conversation” only fuels speculation that he might be cast as James Bond.
4. Jacob Elordi
This is probably the most surprising name on the list, as Jacob Elordi seems to be very young for the role. But you have to be open to the possibilities, as a lot could be done with a young James Bond. More audiences could be reached if the character connects with younger audiences and Jacob could play him for many years. However, being very honest, his Australian origin may play against him, since Agent 007 is a symbol of the culture pop British.
5. Lashana Lynch
This is really an honorable mention, because even though his name was rumored a lot and he was even Agent 007 in no time to die, the producers have said that James Bond will continue to be a man. In addition, they stressed the importance of creating new characters that have the potential to be as iconic as James Bond, but the English spy will continue to be played by male actors.
Who will be James Bond?
There is no doubt that all the actors who are in the race are very talented and would surely do an incredible job as the infamous spy, but let’s not forget that many times the best talents are unknown, so don’t rule out the possibility that the directors from casting find a diamond in the rough and polish it into the perfect James Bond.