Who will be the next James Bond? 6 candidates for 007 after Daniel Craig

The highly anticipated James Bond film “No Time to Die” is approaching. The fans are looking forward to Daniel Craig’s farewell performance as the renowned British spy. Casino Royale is the 53-year-old actor who has appeared in five Bond flicks and a handful of video games. He has worked in many movies like “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall,” and “Spectre,”. Since Craig’s role has come to an end rumors have begun to spread. The rumors have begun to fly about who will take over the role now that Craig’s time in it has come to an end. Fans continue to speculate as producer Barbara Broccoli stated that no negotiations about recasting the role. He said the negotiations will take place after 2022. Here are the six actors that have been rumored for taking the role.

6 candidates for next James Bond after Daniel Craig

Lashana Lynch

Nomi, a rising talent role is expected to be played by Lashana Lynch. She will play the role of a fellow secret agent who teams up with Bond to take on yet another evil in “No Time to Die.” It’s uncertain if she gets the role in the franchise she’ll be able to play James Bond himself. Many people have hypothesized that she’ll take on the role of 007. For the time being, she may lead the series. During an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, it was confirmed that she will adopt the 007 identities while Bond will enjoy his retirement.

Tom Hardy

For taking over the role of James Bond fans always turns towards British action stars like “Venom: Let There be Carnage” actor Tom Hardy. His name came since Craig showed interest in leaving the franchise. When he was asked about the rumors he simply replied “I don’t know about it.” Naomie Harris co-star of Tom Hardy said that he’d be “great” in the role. He said this and added fuel to the fire.

Idris Elba

Idris Elba is another name that has been on fans’ lips for a long time. Fans want in light of cries for a black actor to play the role following decades of White men taking on the mantle. Elba’s swagger and expertise in action roles have made him a favorite for the job. He was most recently starred in “The Suicide Squad,”. Elba even revealed in an interview that rumors had “always chased” him. In the same interview, he avoided explicitly addressing the rumors, but stated he’s enjoying his role in “Luther.”

Henry Cavill

Fans have even caught Henry Cavill. He has starred in action roles like “Man of Steel,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” and even “The Witcher” another British spy flick. He even indicated that he is interested in the role. Henry said in an interview that if the producers are interested in him in any capacity to be a part of their movies, then he will gladly have that talk. He even added, “That would be something I’d be very keen to explore further.”

Rege-Jean Page

Rege-Jean Page has been rumored to be the next James Bond. He has burst onto the scene in 2020 as the breakout and award-nominated star of Netflix’s “Bridgerton. “Ah, the ‘B’ word,” the 31-year-old actress quipped in an interview when he was asked about the rumors. He said that he believes if you are British and you do anything of note, that other people take notice of, then people will start talking about that. Rege-Jean Page even said that he thinks that’s fairly normal and I’m flattered to be in the category of Brits that people have noticed.

Tom Hiddleston

Fans have also targeted Tom Hiddleston for the role of James Bond. He is a fan favorite and Marvel darling. Tom addressed the rumors through an interview. He totally avoided the topic in the interview. Tom said what can he say that the media don’t already know. He even said that Isn’t it strange that I’ve suddenly become acutely aware of what I’m saying. Tom continued saying that because there’s something about what he is saying that becomes the story. Not for you, but for the world outside. Whatever I say, I’ve found, generated more questions.

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