While it seems increasingly unlikely that Tom Hardy, Idris Elba or Henry Cavill will be next James Bondthere are a group of superstars who can still play 007 in Bond 26. It’s not easy for franchise producers to find the next James Bond actor. Famously, Pierce Brosnan became the fourth James Bond around the mid-1980s before his TV commitments Remington Steel Stop the arrangement by then Remington Steel It was canceled just 6 episodes later, Timothy Dalton accepted the part, and it would be another decade before Brosnan got his shot at playing 007.
Given this messy history, it’s understandable that the producers of the James Bond series were in no rush to make the announcement Bond 26his new star. Since Daniel Craig’s James Bond debut Casino Royale Critically acclaimed, it would be hard for the eighth film of the canonical 007 to make an equally poignant impression. However, its makers didn’t remain completely pessimistic, though association Producer Michael J. Wilson stated that the role “Works for thirty somethingIn 2022. This could mean that the likes of Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill and Idris Elba (who has removed himself from the race) are unlikely to be the next 007.
10 Aaron Taylor Johnson
Express train Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently in the running to play James Bond Bond 26Fans are even raving about Taylor-Johnson as Bond. Featuring a long history of blockbuster films and a solid mix of comedy and action roles to his name, The kick ass The star of the franchise is a perfect fit for the part. He’s 32, but not too young, which makes Taylor-Johnson a smart choice. Still, though, Taylor Johnson’s comedic chops can help Bond 26his obligations Craven the hunter It could prove problematic in terms of its future availability.
9 James Norton
A lesser-known British star with countless TV and film roles under his belt, James Norton is a solid choice for Bond 26’s 007. war and peaceAnd GrantchesterAnd Happy Valley All of this proves that he has a range, while Things heard and seen And little Women Give him international status. However, the lack of name recognition could be an issue for Norton as it deals with the bigger stars of the part. However, this can sometimes work in favor of a Bond actor if the producers don’t want a household name that overshadows the titular character.
8 Richard Madden
game of thrones Making Richard Madden a star, lately eternal Reinforce this situation. As a result, for a while, it looked like Madden would inevitably be the next Bond. However, the spy drama series Madden fort It seemed like a big-budget dry run for the Bond part, which could be a problem. fact that fort Only the average ratings it got could make the show a poor advertisement for Madden’s potential in the role.
7 Jack Lowden
A lesser-known competitor, Lowden has quietly and steadily built an impressive screen resume including everything from Fighting with my family to war and peace. It’s also the right age to play Bond at 32, which means he could make the ten-year commitment the producers are hoping to find. More importantly, unlike Taylor Johnson, Madden, Henry Golding, Will Poulter, and even Reggie Jean Page, Lowden is unlikely to be too recognizable for the part. However, as noted above, this could be a bonus or a problem depending on what the producers want.
6 Dev Patel
Patel’s long screen history works in his favour, as the actor has starred in an impressive array of roles from the homeless milionaire to Green Knight. However, like Taylor-Johnson, young Patel’s ubiquity means he’s inevitably weathered some flops in his time, with roles in the likes of Chubby And The last air work against it. However, these failures are few and far between, and Patel strikes the right balance of gravitas and gruff charm for the role. The Personal History of David Copperfield It saw the star prove his skill as a leading man, proving that 007 wouldn’t be a stretch.
5 Reggie Jean Page
Bridgerton Star Rege-Jean Page was a favorite with the bookmaker Bond 26007 when he became the rising star of the Netflix series. His odds improved even more when he left Bridgerton Before the second season to pursue other projects, though this didn’t quite work out as well as he had hoped. Page may still be nabbing the role, but the critical failure of gray man and poor financial performance Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves His prospects likely won’t help him moving forward.
4 Henry Golding
Henry Golding seems to have the perfect blend of charisma and star power for the role of Bond but flops like him. Killer Club And Snake-eyes hurt his prospects. However, his comedic talents mean Golding could be more of a Roger Moore Bond than a tortured Daniel Craig type. This should allay any concerns about a box office disaster given how good Goulding’s comedic thrillers are Gentlemen And Simple favor They are made upon issuance.
3 Papa Esiido
While Essiedu’s movie resume is short, so is his role in it London gangs Proves he has what it takes to play Bond. The bookies seem to agree with that assessment, based on his odds of 2/1, but the fact that he’s only appeared in a couple of feature films might give the producers pause. One thing that can be said for sure is that if Essiedu gets the iconic role, Bond 26 It would shoot him to superstardom after a humble beginning on a critically acclaimed but unseen TV show.
2 Will Poulter
Will Poulter has youth, critical credibility, and continuous screen experience for him. However, at an event celebrating the franchise’s 60th anniversary, the star said he wanted to see a more believable James Bond when interviewed. British GQ. This would conflict with the franchise’s plans for the character since the daring reinvention of 007 that he was introduced in Casino Royale Not in time as before. After success Bourne movies, everyone wanted a darker Bond, however Bond 26 It could use some levity and Poulter doesn’t seem interested in 007’s self-parody potential.
1 Aidan Turner
An Outsider competitor, Aidan Turner is best known for his period dramas Poldark. However, his blockbuster history with The hobbit Movies mean he’s no stranger to high-profile roles and on the go Poldark It may not have been a worldwide hit, anyone who watched the series can speak to Turner’s star power. The Irish actor has burning charisma and a solid screen presence, which means there’s still a chance he could be the next Aidan Turner. James Bond in Bond 26 despite (or perhaps because of) his comparative lack of international prominence.
