Who Will Be the Next James Bond?
Who Will Be the Next James Bond?
Fans have been excitedly waiting for James Bond to return to the silver screen. After a three-year break, experts believe movie lovers won’t need to wait much longer to find out who will be the next James Bond after Daniel Craig.
If the speculation is true, fans of the franchise can expect an announcement on the next Bond movie on November 17, 2024.
Various media outlets have reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is likely to take on the role of 007, but the news isn’t official yet. So, who will be the next James Bond? Read on for more details.
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Is Aaron Taylor-Johnson Likely to Be Cast as 007?
Before Daniel Craig announced he was stepping down from Bond, movie lovers and media outlets were speculating who would tackle the iconic role next.
For a long time, Idris Elba and Tom Hiddleston were the actors on everyone’s lips. However, in 2022, Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s name began to circulate, as it was rumored that he was the top choice among Bond bosses.
Also, a UK newspaper reported that the 33-year-old actor had an excellent screen test at Pinewood Studios with the 007 producers, including Barbara Broccoli.
The same publication announced in March 2024 that the Nowhere Boy star was officially offered the role and signed a contract, but the reports have yet to be confirmed.
Taylor-Johnson has attempted to avoid questions about the Bond rumors and hasn’t confirmed or denied if he’s in contention to become the next 007.
Could the Role of Bond Go to Taron Egerton?
There is no question Taron Egerton would be a great choice for James Bond, and he’s the second favorite to take over the character from Daniel Craig.
The 34-year-old actor’s star has been rising in recent years after starring in the Elton John biopic Rocketman (2019), Black Bird (2022), and Tetris (2023).
However, the talented actor ruled himself out of the movie in April 2023, stating he didn’t believe he would be the right fit for the role.
Is There Truth in the Viral Henry Cavill Video?
As no official announcement has been made, another actor may have been picked to play the fictional secret agent.
There was much excitement in April 2024 that Henry Cavill would play 007 alongside Margot Robbie as a Bond Girl, as an AI-generated trailer dropped online.
The viral video generated millions of YouTube views despite being a fake, proving audiences would happily watch a 007 flick with the two A-listers.
It isn’t the first time Cavill has been rumored to play the part, as he reportedly lost out on the role to Daniel Craig.
Producers believed he was too young to become 007 at the time, but he might now be the perfect age to step into the spy’s shoes.
Who Else is in the Running for Bond?
The rumor mill won’t stop until the producers officially announce the next James Bond. As a result, fans are still speculating about who might transform into 007.
While Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taron Egerton, and Henry Cavill appear to be frontrunners, other names have been thrown into the hat, such as The Gentleman’s Theo James, Peaky Blinders’ Cillian Murphy, Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey, and Happy Valley’s James Norton.
However, some fans would love to see some non-British actors take on the role, such as Liam Hemsworth, Barry Keoghan, and Jacob Elordi.
It wouldn’t be the first time a non-British actor has transformed into 007, as Irish actor Pierce Brosnan played Bond four times. Also, George Lazenby hailed from Australia and played the spy in the movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.