One of my problems is that many modern actors in their 30s look too youthful and baby-faced. Bond has to look like he’s lived in the world. Daniel Craig and Sean Connery especially exemplified those traits.

@rodneycooperjr3223

9 ай бұрын

I get your point, but I think it just makes it modern. With the advances in... I don't know... self care, fitness, and nutrition, people are living longer and looking healthier. As a result of that, younger people are doing more with their lives than they ever have before. Besides, Sean Connery was in his early 30s the first time he played James Bond. I don't think it has as much to do with how they look as it does with the kind of gravitas and maturity they can portray on screen.

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

Exactly, great point!

@DenKulesteSomFins

9 ай бұрын

Funnily enough, Sean Connery was the second youngest James Bond, at 31 in Dr No

@rickyspanish4792

9 ай бұрын

@@DenKulesteSomFins true, but he didn't look that young for some reason, at least I feel he didn't.

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

Connery looked 40 when he was 30. Not that that was a bad thing@@DenKulesteSomFins

Hiddlestone in Night Manager was Phenomenal. That series was like 6 bond movies back to back.

Definitely Henry Cavil, age is perfect, he is fit and got all the charm needed to place Bond back in Daniel Craig’s shoes (and perhaps…better.

It's a shame Clive Owen never got a turn as Bond. He definitely would have brought if not more of that edgy Bond that Daniel brought

@jordibarguno

9 ай бұрын

To be fair Daniel Craig was okay, I think he was overated. I think what really helped him was the fact that Casino Royal and Skyfall were such phenomenal movies, a gift that many other James Bonds did not get, like Pierce Brosnan. In my opinion Daniel Craig's best performance is in Layer Cake.

@rickfrombohemia9550

9 ай бұрын

Or Sacha Baron Cohen for a lighter Moorish Bond. But I can imagine him being rather intense, too.

@jout738

8 ай бұрын

Clive Owen was bit too old for Bond and not as good looking for it in my opinion. He was four years older, than Daniel Craig, that was 38, when he got the role. Henry Cavill is now just 40 years old, so I wouldnt say his too old, when he could do like five films as James Bond.

@jout738

8 ай бұрын

@@jordibarguno Golden eye was still great movie also. Daniel Craig is just the most recent James Bond actor and thats why his remembered more. In my opinion he was nearly as good actor as Priece Brosnan, but Priece Brosnan movies feel bit old by now, when Daniel Craigs still feel preatty modern. Skyfall didnt have the best plot in my opinion at all, but Daniel Craig took his role seriously, that made the Bond movie great then.

@jout738

8 ай бұрын

Henry Cavill would also be great choice as the one to finish the pyramid with doing only three James Bond movies, when all the other actors have done diffrent amount of James Bond movies.

Henry Cavill...es perfecto para James Bond..👌💯❤

Id love for it to be Henry Cavill

Dan Stevens is a great choice. If he doesn't get it, I at least want him doing more action movies. The Guest was amazing.

@zxcytdfxy256

9 ай бұрын

no ew

@neonicon8500

9 ай бұрын

Is that the blonde dude in the thumbnail? If he's English, he should be Constantine in the new DCU.

I'd love to see Henry Cavill but only if it wouldn't delay Highlander even more. For directors I'd like to see Nolan but even more so I'd like to see Matthew Vaughan.

A lot of great options out there for Bond. Anyone on this list. But regardless of who gets the part I would really love to see Idris Elba as a Bond Villain! He could be one of the great villains in the franchise if given the chance.

@maverick4225

9 ай бұрын

I think Mr. Elba is deserving (not in a charitable way but because of his acting chops) of any various supporting roles in future Bond installments as he has been considered as a top pick for many years. Humble and multi-faceted, he would be a valuable addition to the franchise.

@fizz1580

9 ай бұрын

@@maverick4225 His black though and It would be unlikely.

@chocov1233

8 ай бұрын

​@@fizz1580Ok fine, you have a point when it comes to race-bending previously established James Bond characters, which I agree with to an extent. I don't really like race-bending and I'd prefer it to be avoided unless it actually makes the story better (so I would like Bond to stay white). But there's no good reason as to why Idris Elba shouldn't be considered to be a 007 villain or supporting character in the future just because he's black, that doesn't even make sense.

@fizz1580

8 ай бұрын

@@chocov1233 I should clarify, I think there should be black roles and yes I would love to see a black villan- haven’t gotten one since live and let die and I want to see more black allies. However in my opinion bond should stay a white male himself- as described in the books.

@ilumi6727

8 ай бұрын

Definitely, but he could do M or another ally/mentor role as well

My number one here has to be Dan Stevens, too. I think, most mainsteampeople dont know him, which can be something good. I first saw him in Legion and, oh my god, he totally nailed it. He is a great actor.

@vicegrips188

9 ай бұрын

James Bond is one of LEGIONS personality’s

@edensky5825

4 ай бұрын

Dan Stevens 👍

Henry Cavil 🔥💯

Seeing "The Guest" Years ago, Dan Stevens was my Fav-Choice as James Bond right away.

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

I wasn't familiar with Stevens, but he certainly has the look

First name I thought of was Nicholas Hoult, he's young enough, has action credentials with Fury road, Sandcastle and X Men. Second was Sam Claflin who also has action credentials. Then I thought Jack O'Connel could work, great actor and the right age.

Besides Cavill , none of these other candidates fit the Bond role. I'll go for an actor with different role experience, who are in their 40s. JMO

Hiddleston was a great tough guy in Kong: Skull Island.

Tommy Wiseau. Greg Sestro is a close second

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

What about Jeff Goldblum?

@mauriciogutierrez2145

9 ай бұрын

Hi specter, youre tearing me apart

Michael Fassbender, Tom Hiddleston, Matthew Goode. In that order.

Aiden Turner of Poldark and the Hobbit fame is the under the radar shoe in for the role. The late Roger Moore thought so too. He is basically on no one’s list or predictions which is attractive to the Bond producers, they don’t like the fans telling them who to cast. Henry Cavill is still perfect. Honestly the best Bonds start off in their early 40s, late 30s… so the whole trying to find a young 30 year old is not gonna do the character any favors

Idris Elba would make an amazing M. He'd take none of 007's crap.

9 ай бұрын

I agree.

@fizz1580

9 ай бұрын

His black though

@onlysamples

9 ай бұрын

I’ve not heard this one but this would be awesome!

It's kind of sad how much Tom Holland really really wants to play Bond. I think thats the only reason he did Uncharted was to show off his action chops in fights scenes and stunts. I think it's also why he's done so many strange choices lately and why he's doing the Fred Astaire movie to show off he can play a suave character. But he just doesn't have that grizzled hard edge for Bond. But he just has too innocent of a look which is why I think Daniel Radcliffe could also never really pull off the role. One person I'd like to see play the role is Ed Speleers, he did such an amazing job on the last season of Picard and he's done action roles before. He has the right look for the part and he's in his mid 30's so the right age for the role. Plus he's a lesser known actor so he's someone who would likely be willing to stay attached to the role for a while. I don't think Eon is going to choose a big name actor, I think they want someone lesser known who won't have a lot of baggage from other roles who can be groomed into the character.

I could see Henry Cavill as James Bond.

@Artax-jv8zt

9 ай бұрын

Henry Cavill has all the charisma of gastroenteritis.

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

Daniel Craig had the charisma of a basketball@@Artax-jv8zt

Based solely on the thumbnail, Cavill should be Bond, and the blonde dude should be Constantine in the new DCU

I think ATJ and Henry Cavill could be the frontrunners. Both possess the image many envision as James Bond and have shown they are capable of providing humor and action to a character. A period piece with Cavill and Nolan directing could be a consideration. My only concern with a POC is many traditional, long time fans like myself may prefer to have the next James Bond have some form of association with the original novels or movies for continuity Then again, I'm in my 50's and EON Productions may be looking ahead and want to attract a younger audience in addition to retaining the older fanbase. Never heard of Dan Stevens but I'd say he'd be the best pick if the goal was to have as much of a visual arc with Daniel Craig as possible. Who knows, I think what is certain is the actor who successfully navigates through the gauntlet of auditions and makes the most notable impression will be chosen. Even then, nothing is guaranteed.

Henry!

Even though Cavill was in UNCLE - I'd still pick him as Bond hands down..

Throughout this episode the same words kept coming up that made me feel that the perfect choice for Bond would be Colin Ferrell. He's not polished, he has that rough...tortured quality. He has gravitas and he would also bring an interesting dynamic to Bond in the same way Daniel Craig did.

I have thought of Dan Stevens for the role, it’s a great choice I agree. Out of your list I would say my pick is Henry Cavill

He's relatively unknown, but JJ Feild would make a great James Bond.

ATJ should be Bond for me, with Henry Cavill or Idris Elba as either 008 or 009 serving as a mentor to 007. For laughs he could be introduced returning the gadgets to Q branch.

Henry Cavill, hear me out, He is almost 40, but that Dude is always top in form, even when he will be 55, He still would look like 40!

CLEARLY Henry Cavill or Christian Bale

Ummmm how the fuck is Dev Patel Scottish? He was born in Harrow, London???

Everyone was surprised when Craig showed up to be Bond and he nailed it. Lets see who it Will be this time. Exciting

Can't believe there's no mention of Michael Caine. People are so ageist.

@solmann8441

Ай бұрын

Why not Ian Mckellen. Come thee hitther I tell you. 😂

My wife and I were watching a movie called Love in the Villa Starring Tom Hopper and I said he would make a great Bond and she said she was thinking the same thing.

Really tough from today's actors. My picks are Matthew Goode, Adrian Turner, Theo James, Ben Aldridge and Nicholas Hoult.

I really liked Craig as Bond, so it made my stomach churn when he basically said he never wanted to play the role again...UNGRATEFUL! For me it should HANDS DOWN be Hiddleston!! I LOVE Cavill. And it was the saddest thing I heard when I found out he would not be returning as The Witcher, but to me, Hiddleston is the perfect fit.

One guy who just screams “James Bond” to me is Charlie Hunnam. Maybe he’s too attached to Sons of Anarchy still, but I could imagine him being fantastic in action scenes and definitely has a rougher look and gravitas to him.

@Noneoftheabove783

9 ай бұрын

I imagined him more in a comic book role like green arrow, but I see where you're coming from

Aidan Turner, Aidan Turner and AIDAN TURNER!!! just turned 40. Please see Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None for his unofficial audition. Perfect

@chadhetzel

9 ай бұрын

Ooooh, and the fact that a lot of you just said WHO? Should make him more of a contender! 😅

I'm still upset that Dalton didn't get a 3rd (4th & 5th) Bond movie.

@fizz1580

9 ай бұрын

Everyone is. Have you read the original script for Daltons 3rd movie

@RoverIAC

9 ай бұрын

@@fizz1580 no, didn't know there was one, do you have a link or at lest a title, cheers.

@fizz1580

9 ай бұрын

@@RoverIAC won’t let me send the link but search up “property of a lady” original script

Thank you for your intelligent, detailed yet interesting analysis of whom you think may be the next James Bond! I had never heard of Dan Stevens, and that is key, and I like him.

Somebody who I think was a missed opportunity is James Purefoy. If anyone is not familiar with who is is, he was in the TV series Rome where he played Mac Anthony, as well as the TV series The Following where he played the serial killer/cult leader Joe Caroll, and has featured in the Netflix series Sex Education as the father of one of it's lead characters Otis. At 59, that ship will have now clearly sailed, but he has the charisma and presence that would have made him an amazing Bond.

Whoever it is, I hope the movie producers honour the original 007 character as a native-born, caucasian Englishman.

I vote Henry Cavill. But I don't really care who it is, as long as they don't change the character. James Bond needs to be a suave, hard drinking, womanizing badass. Wokeness be damned.

I am shocked no one talking about Michael Fasbander.

Henry Cavil

I think a skinny weak looking Asian guy who isn't suave, charming or especially good looking is exactly in tune with Fleming's vision for the character. Great pick.

Clive Owen gives me Timothy Dalton vibes absolute hard boiled guy who can be brutal at times.

I'm more interested in who's gonna direct it

@JoBloOriginals

9 ай бұрын

Perhaps that will be the next episode!

@Nishanth_mementomori

9 ай бұрын

@@JoBloOriginals yay 😍🥳

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

Martin Campbell would be my first choice. Or maybe Christopher Nolan is he doesn't make it too serious

@Lord_englishgent

9 ай бұрын

I think Nolan could be a shoe in for this, so Tom Hardy is one of his actors, would work. I would like to see a period piece, like Tarantino wanted to do, maybe have each movie different bond, in different eras, by insane directors.

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

EON doesn't want a period piece, unfortunately. They want a woke Bond to appease "modern audiences," most of whom were never Bond fans to begin with. Because Nolan wants to set Bond in the past, he is, I believe, unlikely to get the gig unless he compromises on that point with the producers. @@Lord_englishgent

The only ones who wish for Henry Cavil are the same (few) ones that actually liked Timothy Dalton as Bond

Based on what I saw in Tenet..I reckon R Patz would crush it..

Majority of these picks would make for great modern day Bond Villains…

Henry Cavill is the perfect choice, but he's a bit over-exposed currently

After watching condor series, I really think Max Irons has the potential as the next bond!

RIZ AHMED 💥💥 I've been saying this for years. Finally someone else sees it. He'd be amazing

To be fair Daniel Craig was okay, I think he was overated. I think what really helped him was the fact that Casino Royal and Skyfall were such phenomenal movies, a gift that many other James Bonds did not get, like Pierce Brosnan. In my opinion Daniel Craig's best performance is in Layer Cake.

Aiden Turner (Poldark) would be my choice, he can handle all the physical stuff and can act well, and the ideal age.

Henry Cavill. I remember seeing him in Man From Uncle and thinking he could be Bond

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

God grew Henry Cavill on the James Bond tree...it's time to pluck him down and get to work!

@purefoldnz3070

9 ай бұрын

too old sadly.

Dan Stevens! He’s also fluent in French and German.

Connor Swindells, he looks of a different era

So Aaron Taylor Johnson might not be able to do it because of Kraven, but you think Tom Hiddleston will be available?! Yea he’s not involved in any big franchises huh?!😂

It's got to be Henry Cavill or Aidan Turner (strangely left off this list). We need to bring the fun factor back after a long, dour era of uber-seriousness. Miss the tongue-in-cheek charm of the Moore era. But we also need someone who will revel in being a James Bond ambassador...which Cavill would happily do

@CordeliaWagner

9 ай бұрын

We? I don't like James Bond, he is such an hopeless outdated character. Henry Cavill would fit perfectly.

@frankb821

9 ай бұрын

That's what makes him cool...he is secure in who he is. James Bond doesn't change, even when the culture and people around him do. If you don't like Bond, there are plenty of other franchises you can support these days. @@CordeliaWagner

You have a lot of great choices on your list. That being said, my top three picks, in no particular order, are Dev Patel, Henry Golding, and Dan Stevens. All three of them possess the qualities that make for a great Bond actor. It's not just their impressive acting skills but also the intensity in their eyes that can captivate audiences. I'd also like to mention a wildcard choice I'm a fan of, and that is Mark Rowley.

the next James Bond movie should be a gritty reboot of Live and Let Die directed by Antonie Fuqua James Bond--- Daniel Radcliffe Solitaire --- Alisha Wainwright Mr. Big --- Djimon Honsou Felix Leiter--Tyler James Williams John Strangways--Wentworth Miller Quarrel--David Reivers Quarrel Jr--Corbin Bleu M--Timothy Dalton Miss Moneypenny--Emilia Clarke Tee-Hee Johnson--- Denzel Washington Whisper--Forest Whittaker I know some will say Daniel Radcliffe is a weird choice for Bond but I disagree and think he would fit Ian Fleming's character very well. A lot of people thought Pattinson couldn't play Batman but now he is considered by many to quite possibly be the best Batman. I believe Daniel Radcliffe has the best potential to take the character of James Bond to the next level and to be the most Fleming accurate Bond since Dalton and Craig. A lot of people think James Bond is supposed to be some kind of superman charmer but I disagree. Fleming's Bond gets hurt a lot both physically and emotionally and that is why he becomes cold and brutal.

Henry is the right age and got the charisma. But they'll go for someone cheaper for sure.

@purefoldnz3070

9 ай бұрын

wrong age.

Not enough people mentioning Jack O’Connell. An amazing actor and can do gritty and dangerous as well as likeable.

are we want daniel craig back as james bond or having james marsden as james bond

For your consideration. Jamie Dornan. Yes, he's Irish, but so is Pierce Brosnan. Dornan checks all the boxes IMO.

@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming

6 ай бұрын

Technically Brosnan was, but he lived in London from the age of years old. He still lives in a townhouse there.

Aidan Turner everyone? Because he looks perfect to be James Bond for me

I've been saying Dan Stevens for four years. Great pick

I’ve said for years, the next James Bond should be Theo James.

@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat

9 ай бұрын

He's been on my short list for years too.

@stephpyrzynski

9 ай бұрын

@@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat He checks so many boxes & even fits the "someone in their thirties" trait that long time producer Michael G Wilson mentioned to @DEADLINE a little while back.

Unpopular opinion but i think Peter Serafinowicz who plays The Sommelier in John Wick 2 would have been a perfect James Bond but i suppose his popularity or age might have been factor.

Dan Stevens probably fits the character better than all the others mentioned. He has the youth, looks and the ability to adapt to the roll. Before I even watched the video, Dan came to my mind and when he was the final choice I was in total agreement.

No Jermaine Bond or Jin Bond and especially NO Jane Bond plz.

@Mayor_Of_Eureka17

9 ай бұрын

Wow, you are one insecure little soft boy. What a punk ass thing to say.

What about Andrew Lincoln from the walking Dead .... now he would make a great James Bond !

If they wanted a Bond of Color Idris Elba would have been phenomenal. I think he would have been way better than Daniel Craig, but I agree he is now too old for the part, which is a shame. From this specific list the only two potentials I think are Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor Johnson.

I think Taron Egerton might be the next one he played very well in Black Bird or Robert Pattinson.

Henry Cavill if producers want another Pierce Brosnan 007 style 'era. Taron Egerton if you want a more raw, emotional 007 like Dalton with a sprinkle of Roger Moore wit.

@makatron

9 ай бұрын

Taron could be a great Bond, but again if Henry plays his cards right he's got the biggest chance.

@purefoldnz3070

9 ай бұрын

just bring back Pierce for one last movie. They owe him that much.

Clive Owen would have been great.

Dan Stevens I agree he also had actually already played bond via audiobooks, but I maybe wrong I think he is in his early 40s, Rupert Friend is another shout but Henry Cavill is the best of the lot

Not on the list, but I'd love to see Scott Adkins. Itd be cool to have a grindhouse, gonzo action bond

Dan Stevens is an amazing choice.

have you thought of Matthew Lewis? (Neville in Harry Potter)

Any actor they happen to chose as the next Bond, provided of course he exudes the proper image, will be a succesful 007, one example is George Lazenby, many say he was a wooden actor but his lone 007 movie is one of the memorable movie. And Lazenby exuded the right air. Another example, Daniel Craig, when he was introduced as the new 007, I was skeptical because he did not have the Connery air around him, But Casino Royale is one of the best 007 movie. What I mean to say is, that a good plot and a good director will save the film. On Her Majesty's Secret Service had a very good plot and was directed very well. Same with Casino Royale, it had a very good plot and was directed very well. I'm sure they'll have both for 007 26.

The last kingdom's Alexander Dreymon... love the series he really held the show together

James Bond is Cold War stuff. We are in a hot war we need Reilly, Ace of Spies 1983. Bond is a Cold War spy from a time before the pandemic. All of that is over now. 🙂

Idris Elba would be my favorite choice, just watch him in Luther, but at this point he is too old. Though I think him being in a James Bond movie as perhaps an antagonistic partner or even a bad guy would be interesting.

@johnrasmussen4507

9 ай бұрын

Are you a black person ?

Best one out of the list for me: Dev Patel

Aidan Turner gets my vote!

Paul Mescal came to my mind. Late 20s. He’s on the rise. Dan Stevens, Dev Patel and Riz Ahmed are good choices too. All three can act well.

Jack Bannon, from Pennyworth, would be awesome especially if they reset it in the 60s.

Henry

Tom Hiddleston is my James Bond , he would be great , reminds me of Roger Moore

Aaron Taylor Johnson is super wooden and would have half the charisma of Daniel Craig. Richard Madden is way too short. Riz Ahmed would be a great pick but I feel like the role would take on a different context. Same with Rege-Jean Page is good but he’s going to be the new Simon Templar and I think he’d be much more fun in that sort of role.

henry cavil should be next bond

I will be happy with any Bond other than black, brown or Lady Bond.

i would really like to see a younger james bond than usual, who matures and makes a name for himself with the movies, maybe around 25 years old. among those actors, i would go for hiddleston and henry cavill without hesitation. my personal suggestion is obviously dominic cooper, i mean, the guy played fleming, if there's anyone who knows how to play bond, it's him. and my second choice is jacob bannon for the pennyworth series. i think his interpretation is very much based on the character, and fits the character physically and interpretatively.

james bond is not supposed to be a black person, its like saying black panther as a white character, Ian fleming work should be fully respected.

So. My small opinion on this is.....I'd like it if they did a reset that involved what the character as described by Ian Fleming was supposed to be, and could have a back story that finally gets explored instead of being hinted at in dialog. Hear me out. What if it was a period piece showing his initial military service and recruitment. Modernized to fit a current timeline, but it would showcase the original badass. For one, he wasn't handsome. He was supposed to have a facial scar. Not too tall but in shape with the posture and behaviour of a man that's seen war and shows the ability to feign empathy even though he is actually cold and indifferent....driven by his sense of duty to do what it takes to fulfill his obligations as a soldier. I'd like to see an actor that could portray the psychological gauntlet one would endure to come to the point of being an operative that has given up on the parts of himself that made him human....and only knows his need to use his talents for king and country. I think it can be accomplished while still making a powerhouse action film that draws fans from all age groups. It can scare all the kids that want to look good on a suit while carrying a Walther, and give a proper nod to anyone that's actually had to perform tradecraft. My two cents. Meh.

Isn’t Aaron Taylor Johnson the only one who’s done a screen test? That’s the rumour. 🤔