Since 2021, there have been many rumors circulating in the film world about who will replace Daniel Craig as the iconic James Bond. Two years ago, many names were thrown around to succeed the British actor, whether they were big stars or up-and-coming talents. There was even talk of a woman being in the running to play the spy… At the time, producer Barbara Broccoli confirmed that it would not be a woman: “I think it will be a man because I don’t think a woman should play James Bond. I believe we should create dedicated characters and not just have women play roles meant for men. In my opinion, there are not enough great roles for women, and it is very important that we make films for women about women,” she said. She also revealed some information about the next 007 with these words: “The next James Bond should be British…”
A James Bond “in his thirties”
Recently, rumors have been swirling about the idea that Aaron Taylor-Johnson would be stepping into the shoes of the secret agent. Broccoli confirmed that the production was looking for a male actor “in his thirties,” ready to sign on for at least a decade of films. Here is a list of potential candidates who could slip into the role of the famous spy. Who will succeed Daniel Craig? The bets are on.
Tom Holland
Tom Holland has already played iconic characters such as Spiderman and has the profile of a 007. Very confident, he told Variety: “as a young British man who loves cinema, I would love to be James Bond. I’m just saying, but the suit fits me pretty well.”
Regé-Jean Page
All eyes have recently been on the lead actor of the series Bridgerton, Regé-Jean Page. “As soon as you are British and you play in a successful series or film, people start to mention the word ‘B…,'” the actor explains about the rumors. “It’s like a reward you would deserve. I am happy to have these good reviews and to be among those actors who are credited with this merit, but it’s just a possibility. It’s very pragmatic, like 007, if you ask me.”
Jack O’Connell
The British actor told Vogue in 2016 that he would be 100% interested in playing the role, but he didn’t think it was achievable. Who knows?
John Boyega
John Boyega is from Peckham, he is still young and has to wait a few more years before becoming one of the contenders to play the role of Agent Bond. However, it seems obvious: the Star Wars actor has the talent to play 007. He has the charisma and the look.
Daniel Kaluuya
Daniel Kaluuya’s performance in the horror film Get Out propelled him into the spotlight, earning him nominations for the Oscars, Golden Globe, and BAFTA. Although he is a little too young to play Bond, the Black Panther actor could be one of the most promising choices.
Henry Cavill
Ok, he is a little over thirty… But the last time a new James Bond was chosen, it was said that the actor was too young for the role. Since then, the British actor has played Superman and has also shown his talent in Mission Impossible. He seems just as comfortable in a fitted suit as in a superhero cape. He could easily take on the role of the secret agent, which he has already played in The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
James Norton
After his role in the series War and Peace, James Norton probably didn’t have much of a chance to land in James Bond but since his role in the thriller McMafia, he has been thrust into the limelight to play the famous 007.
Jamie Bell
A surprising candidate, indeed, but we believe Jamie Bell could transition from Billy Elliot to James Bond. By starring in Fantastic Four and Turn: Washington’s Spies, the actor has built a more innocent image than that of the famous spy.
