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The Quest For The New 007: I Unveiled The Potential James Bond Candidates (11 Pics)
James Bond, the timeless symbol of British sophistication, gadgetry, and unwavering resolve, has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. The role itself has grown to become a cherished mantle in the entertainment industry, symbolizing both timeless charm and intense action. As Daniel Craig hangs up his tuxedo, it's time for another transition in the world of 007, sparking wide speculation and immense public anticipation.
The end of an era for Craig, who played the iconic character for 15 years, has led to the stirring question: Who will be the next James Bond?
The international community has witnessed and actively participated in this process of transition before, and it has become an event in itself. Much like the Olympic torch passing from hand to hand, so does the identity of 007, renewing our fascination with the character each time. The race is on, the bets are high, and the candidates... quite intriguing.
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Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston, who played the fan-favorite character Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is often suggested as a potential Bond. Hiddleston's digital depiction hints at a Bond possessing a quick wit, charm, and a degree of unpredictability. Known for his deep, immersive character portrayals, Hiddleston might bring unexpected layers to the role of 007.
I have the strangest crush on Tom Hiddleston. I personally think he would make a brilliant Bond after winning multiple accolades for his role in the Night Manager. He definitely has a wonderful charisma to him.
James Bond is a character that I have followed and admired since the Pierce Brosnan era. (Of course, I've seen all the Bond movies.) I think there are many actors who could play James Bond, and I follow with interest the news and comparisons about it. While dreaming about this subject, I integrate the different aspects of the actors with the character.
Idris Elba
With his charismatic screen presence in "Luther" and "The Wire", is a name frequently circulated in discussions about the next 007. Elba's digital depiction oozes charisma and confidence, traits that could lend a robust edge to the Bond character. His potential casting would bring a thrilling new dynamic to the Bond franchise.
Henry Cavill
Known for his roles as Superman in the DC Universe and Geralt in "The Witcher", Henry Cavill has often been suggested for the role of James Bond. Cavill has the physicality and charm that aligns with the classic Bond character. In his digital depiction, Cavill's Bond is strong, confident, and commanding. His established history with action-heavy roles suggests that he could step into Bond's stylish shoes with relative ease.
After I started working with AI, I thought of producing a project on this, including some actors in my mind, and when I saw that I was able to do this in software with convincing photorealism, I produced the works you see. The characters you see represent my dream combination of the specific actor and Bond's features I've seen before. For example, when I think of Idris Elba, I imagine Bond's technological and innovative side, while Taron Egerton's or Henry Cavill's features are more traditional.
Taron Egerton
Known for his roles in the "Kingsman" series and "Rocketman," has the potential to bring a fresh, youthful spin to the Bond character. Egerton's digital depiction portrays a suave and agile Bond, with a hint of an audacious spirit. His past roles showcase his ability to handle both action sequences and character depth, making him a compelling choice.
James Norton
Popular for his roles in "McMafia" and "Grantchester," is another name that comes up frequently in the James Bond debate. Norton's digital depiction as Bond presents an image of polished charm and stern resolve, hinting at a Bond who can handle both diplomacy and danger with equal finesse.
While making this list, I started with the British actors I have already watched. Although many of the actors on the list were deemed fit for this role by fans (and of course, me), I also included some other actors with significant talent. Apart from James Bond, there are incredible roles and actors who play these roles wonderfully.
Tom Hardy
The versatile and critically acclaimed actor, Tom Hardy, has also emerged as a top contender. Hardy, known for his roles in "Inception" and "Mad Max: Fury Road," has a chameleon-like talent for immersing himself in his characters. The digital depiction of Hardy as Bond radiates a rugged charm and echoes his trademark intensity, hinting at a Bond who's ready to take on any challenge.
Hardy is a terrific actor, but in that image he just doesn’t look like Bond at all; much more like a henchman.
Regé-Jean Page
Propelled to stardom by Netflix's hit "Bridgerton," has also attracted considerable attention. Page's depiction brings a modern, fresh take to the table, with a charisma that effortlessly echoes Bond's trademark suavity. His embodiment of the Duke of Hastings already showcases a knack for portraying characters with a seductive blend of elegance and mystery.
I would like the actor who will play the role of Bond to be the one who can portray the role the longest. To be honest, I think that a less predictable (or never predicted, not even on this list) younger actor will be chosen for the role of James Bond. I have a strong feeling that James Norton or Lucien Laviscount will be the next Bond. I hope these lines will gain value at a future date. :)
Lucien Laviscount
Lucien Laviscount, who gained recognition for his roles in "Scream Queens" and more recently in Netflix's "Emily in Paris," is a younger actor whose name has been brought up in the Bond debate. His digital depiction suggests a youthful, modern take on Bond that could appeal to a new generation of viewers. Laviscount's ability to portray both charm and depth in his characters could potentially introduce a Bond who embodies both tradition and innovation.
Richard Madden
Known for his starring role in "Game of Thrones" and "Bodyguard," has surfaced as a frontrunner in the race. Madden, already familiar with complex characters and high-stakes environments, would bring a unique blend of intensity and emotional depth to the role. His digital depiction reflects this duality: sharp eyes reflecting a dangerous world, yet a distinct warmth underlying his persona.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Known for his roles in "Kick-Ass" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron," is another name that has been suggested in discussions about the next James Bond. Taylor-Johnson has shown a considerable range in his roles, demonstrating an ability to balance action, drama, and humor. His digital depiction as Bond hints at a dynamic, intense, and approachable character. Having proven his action star status and shown depth and versatility in a variety of roles, Taylor-Johnson could bring a fresh, youthful energy to the character of James Bond. With his blend of charm and intensity, he could represent a Bond who is not only physically capable but also emotionally complex.
Henry Golding
Another actor making waves in the Bond debate is Henry Golding, best known for his role in "Crazy Rich Asians." His digital depiction hints at a more suave and composed Bond, with a subtle, yet potent charm. Golding's diverse acting repertoire might bring an interesting global perspective to the character.
James Bond has always been a reflection of how the UK views itself: Connery was “we’re as cool as the Yanks but more sophisticated,” Moore was Disco-era distraction from the real issues (busy through the 70’s and he never once fought the IRA), Brosnan was Cool Britannia, and Craig was the punk rock kid grown up to fight terrorism. I don’t pretend to know who fits the role in the current era, but I have heard that the former Duke and Duchess of Sux are in talks for a Los Angeles-based reboot of the Avengers
Unpopular opinion here, please don't down vote me too hard.... but the next 007 should be the last 007, Lashana Lynch. Follow me on this: 007 is a billet, or position in MI-6 not a single person. At the beginning of the last James Bond movie she was 007. Let Lashana Lynch continue to be 007. She was bad a*s enough to be 007, and she was bad a*s in the last Bond movie. Pass the 007 torch back to the last 007. It'll be great!
Need a Bond that can have the humour but can be deadly serious instantly.
Luke Evans also is one of the candidates, but many people don’t like the fact that he is gay. Not that it matters for me. He is strong, elegant, true gentleman, experienced in almost every movie genre, and he is working for the King IRL.
I'm still salty that they didn't make Lewis Collins the next Bond after Roger Moore left. Yes, it's been thirty years and I'm still annoyed about it.
I don't like the Bond movies and I've never watched or wanted too watch them, but I think Tom Ellis would play a good Bond. He's Welsh (but still a British accent), versatile in his acting range, the right age and has the physique for it (classically handsome and 6'3). He'd get me to watch a Bond Movie.
I think Sam Claflin would also be good. Also Max Mingella could be an outside contender. Both British, both dark and handsome. Also the makers of Bond traditionally go for actors who are well known but not stars, like Daniel Craig was at the start. I think Tom Hardy might be too famous already.
Looks like the homely looking guys miss out yet again, and will have to stick with the comic relief roles
Without question my choices would be 1, 3 and 5 ( Tom Hiddleston, Henry Cavill and Richard Madden) 😊
I've always thought of the 007 title as a code name and this was pretty much confirmed in No Time to Die, but with the name passing on as well. Like when Connery left and the title passed to Lazenby. But after the events of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Lazenby's Bond was too distraught and disappeared so MI6 had to call Connery's Bond out of retirement, explaining why he was royally pissed with Blofeld in Diamonds are Forever. After the run of Roger Moore, MI6 forced him into retirement as he was too old and brought in Timothy Dalton, who was let go after what he pulled in Licence to Kill (even though he broke up the drug cartel) and they couldn't find a replacement for six years. After the absurdities of the '90s and early 2000s, Brosnan's Bond simply walked away so they brought in Craig's character to be Bond. This explains why Judi Dench was still M at the beginning of Casino Royale and why Craig's bond was always "retiring".
They will choose a relative unknown with the appropriate looks and charisma whom they can coach into the character the audience wants to see
Although I admit he ended up doing OK. I didn't like Daniel Craig's Bond. Nothing he did (or didn't do) exactly, but I hated they made him a brawler. The Bond in my head is, above all, elegant & smart, experienced & attractive. He prefers to outsmart opponents & may fight if needed, but would probably just shoot & move on. He can't be too young since he's already a top agent. He is attractive, but able to blend in, so not a pretty model. Elegance is requirement #1 when it comes to looks. In this list, Tom would be perfect, ditto for Idris or Luke Evans.
I've never once watched a bond film and I'm 44. I'm probably not going to either. I'm no hater though. I prefer clueless and mean girls type $#IT.
I thought Sam Heughan was considered at some point (or hoped to be considered). Hm... he is perhaps not exactly the most expressive actor I can think of, though.
WHERE is Sam Hueghan on this list? He is Scottish and is JAMIE FRASER!!!
Where is Aiden Turner ? He would be a Great Bond. Great actor, great sense of humor, total rebel and very handsome. I vote for AIDAN!!!
Why does James Bond, 007, need to be a middle aged man? All the Bond actors have been older and he died in the last movie, so I think the next Bond should be 007 at the start of his career. The settings should be late ‘50s or early 1960s when the secret agent begins his career, and we follow the young Bond as he perfects his skills … as an agent and suave gentleman who the ladies can’t seem to resist. Then there can be years more of the original British secret agent everyone knows as 007. And the perfect actor to play the younger Bond… Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Period. No list of potentials required. The 007 fandom will increase by millions. To reiterate, the only choice is a young James Bond played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin.
My first choice would be Jamie Bell. He is cool, fit and not too handsome. To me, he is the perfect Bond. JB-648839109c2b7.jpg
I'd really like to see Jonathan Bailey on this list. I think he has the right intensity for the role.
I'd rather want to know more about this → https://youtu.be/4ZDv0YpELUc
James Bond has always been a reflection of how the UK views itself: Connery was “we’re as cool as the Yanks but more sophisticated,” Moore was Disco-era distraction from the real issues (busy through the 70’s and he never once fought the IRA), Brosnan was Cool Britannia, and Craig was the punk rock kid grown up to fight terrorism. I don’t pretend to know who fits the role in the current era, but I have heard that the former Duke and Duchess of Sux are in talks for a Los Angeles-based reboot of the Avengers
Unpopular opinion here, please don't down vote me too hard.... but the next 007 should be the last 007, Lashana Lynch. Follow me on this: 007 is a billet, or position in MI-6 not a single person. At the beginning of the last James Bond movie she was 007. Let Lashana Lynch continue to be 007. She was bad a*s enough to be 007, and she was bad a*s in the last Bond movie. Pass the 007 torch back to the last 007. It'll be great!
Need a Bond that can have the humour but can be deadly serious instantly.
Luke Evans also is one of the candidates, but many people don’t like the fact that he is gay. Not that it matters for me. He is strong, elegant, true gentleman, experienced in almost every movie genre, and he is working for the King IRL.
I'm still salty that they didn't make Lewis Collins the next Bond after Roger Moore left. Yes, it's been thirty years and I'm still annoyed about it.
I don't like the Bond movies and I've never watched or wanted too watch them, but I think Tom Ellis would play a good Bond. He's Welsh (but still a British accent), versatile in his acting range, the right age and has the physique for it (classically handsome and 6'3). He'd get me to watch a Bond Movie.
I think Sam Claflin would also be good. Also Max Mingella could be an outside contender. Both British, both dark and handsome. Also the makers of Bond traditionally go for actors who are well known but not stars, like Daniel Craig was at the start. I think Tom Hardy might be too famous already.
Looks like the homely looking guys miss out yet again, and will have to stick with the comic relief roles
Without question my choices would be 1, 3 and 5 ( Tom Hiddleston, Henry Cavill and Richard Madden) 😊
I've always thought of the 007 title as a code name and this was pretty much confirmed in No Time to Die, but with the name passing on as well. Like when Connery left and the title passed to Lazenby. But after the events of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Lazenby's Bond was too distraught and disappeared so MI6 had to call Connery's Bond out of retirement, explaining why he was royally pissed with Blofeld in Diamonds are Forever. After the run of Roger Moore, MI6 forced him into retirement as he was too old and brought in Timothy Dalton, who was let go after what he pulled in Licence to Kill (even though he broke up the drug cartel) and they couldn't find a replacement for six years. After the absurdities of the '90s and early 2000s, Brosnan's Bond simply walked away so they brought in Craig's character to be Bond. This explains why Judi Dench was still M at the beginning of Casino Royale and why Craig's bond was always "retiring".
They will choose a relative unknown with the appropriate looks and charisma whom they can coach into the character the audience wants to see
Although I admit he ended up doing OK. I didn't like Daniel Craig's Bond. Nothing he did (or didn't do) exactly, but I hated they made him a brawler. The Bond in my head is, above all, elegant & smart, experienced & attractive. He prefers to outsmart opponents & may fight if needed, but would probably just shoot & move on. He can't be too young since he's already a top agent. He is attractive, but able to blend in, so not a pretty model. Elegance is requirement #1 when it comes to looks. In this list, Tom would be perfect, ditto for Idris or Luke Evans.
I've never once watched a bond film and I'm 44. I'm probably not going to either. I'm no hater though. I prefer clueless and mean girls type $#IT.
I thought Sam Heughan was considered at some point (or hoped to be considered). Hm... he is perhaps not exactly the most expressive actor I can think of, though.
WHERE is Sam Hueghan on this list? He is Scottish and is JAMIE FRASER!!!
Where is Aiden Turner ? He would be a Great Bond. Great actor, great sense of humor, total rebel and very handsome. I vote for AIDAN!!!
Why does James Bond, 007, need to be a middle aged man? All the Bond actors have been older and he died in the last movie, so I think the next Bond should be 007 at the start of his career. The settings should be late ‘50s or early 1960s when the secret agent begins his career, and we follow the young Bond as he perfects his skills … as an agent and suave gentleman who the ladies can’t seem to resist. Then there can be years more of the original British secret agent everyone knows as 007. And the perfect actor to play the younger Bond… Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Period. No list of potentials required. The 007 fandom will increase by millions. To reiterate, the only choice is a young James Bond played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin.
My first choice would be Jamie Bell. He is cool, fit and not too handsome. To me, he is the perfect Bond. JB-648839109c2b7.jpg
I'd really like to see Jonathan Bailey on this list. I think he has the right intensity for the role.
I'd rather want to know more about this → https://youtu.be/4ZDv0YpELUc