Who could play James Bond?

It's time to get shaken and stirred as we run through the 18 names who could (and perhaps should) be the next James Bond.
  • Tom Hardy. (Image credit: StudioCanal) ...
  • Henry Cavill. (Image credit: Warner Bros.) ...
  • Idris Elba. (Image credit: BBC) ...
  • Rege-Jean Page. ...
  • Lashana Lynch. ...
  • Cillian Murphy. ...
  • Sam Heughan. ...
  • Richard Madden.
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Who could be the new James Bond?

Tom Hardy. In early 2020 it was announced, by overexcited newspapers and one very unreliable blog, that Tom Hardy had OFFICIALLY been named the next James Bond. IT'S OFFICIAL.
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Who was meant to play James Bond?

Colin Salmon was also rumoured to be one of many actors to replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, a role that would go to Daniel Craig. Had he been chosen for the role, Salmon would have been the first black Bond. In 2013 Brosnan backed Salmon as a possible successor to Craig, but Craig kept the role until 2021.
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Who turned down the role of James Bond?

It may be somewhat surprising to learn that Burt Reynolds was one of these possibilities. Producer Albert R. Broccoli had reached out to the Gunsmoke actor to see if he wanted to take over the character from Sean Connery. Reynolds turned down the part, having said, "An American can't play James Bond.
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Who did Ian Fleming want to play Bond?

Connery was not James Bond author Ian Fleming's first choice for the role – that was Irish actor Richard Todd. Fleming wanted Todd for Dr No, the movie that introduced the iconic character to moviegoing audiences the world over.
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12 Actors Who Could Play The Next James Bond After Daniel Craig



Who almost played James Bond instead of Daniel Craig?

According to Casino Royale director Martin Campbell, the only truly serious contender for the part of the younger Bond besides Daniel Craig was a then-22-year-old Henry Cavill, who screentested for the part and impressed Campbell enough to make him his preferred choice. Producers overruled him, though, and chose Craig.
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Who was considered for Bond after Pierce Brosnan?

Seven actors in total have portrayed Bond in film. Following Connery's portrayal, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have assumed the role.
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Will Idris Elba be the next James Bond?

Idris Elba Is On The Short List To Be The Next James Bond, Executive Producer Confirms. After years of rumors and speculations, the executive producer of the 007 franchise has confirmed that they are, in fact, considering Idris Elba to take over the iconic role of James Bond.
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Is Henry Cavill the next James Bond?

Ladbrokes said: “Both names have been the subject of major interest over the past few months, but Henry Cavill is currently twice as likely as Tom Hardy to replace Daniel Craig as 007, as far as the odds are concerned.” Cavill's odds are currently at 4-1, compared to the Venom star, 44, who is further back on 8-1.
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Is Tom Hardy the new James Bond?

So no, Tom Hardy is not the new James Bond. He's not not the new James Bond either — but his casting remains a rumour for now.
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Is Rebel Wilson the next James Bond?

In a monologue at the 2022 BAFTA Awards, Rebel Wilson jokingly reveals that the actor playing the next James Bond will, in fact, be Wilson herself. Rebel Wilson jokes about being the new Bond in the upcoming James Bond film. The Australian actress is known for her uniquely hilarious sense of humor.
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Who is the best James Bond?

Here's All the James Bond Actors, Ranked
  1. 1 Daniel Craig.
  2. 2 Sean Connery. ...
  3. 3 Pierce Bronson. ...
  4. 4 Roger Moore. ...
  5. 5 George Lazenby. ...
  6. 6 Timothy Dalton. Metro-Goldwyn Mayer. ...
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Was Michael Caine ever considered for James Bond?

Sir Michael Caine is reported to have turned down the role after being offered it in 1967, at the time George Lazenby was being hired to fill Bond's shoes.
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Why did Sean Connery stop playing James Bond?

It was while filming the fifth Bond film, You Only Live Twice, that Connery became significantly disillusioned with playing the role of 007. By this point, Connery was bored with the part and didn't feel he was being paid enough to compensate for the loss of privacy he was experiencing.
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What actor played James Bond for the longest time span?

Roger Moore is the longest running James Bond, having spent 12 years making seven films in the famous franchise. He took over from Sean Connery in 1972 and made his debut in Live And Let Die and retired from the role in 1985.
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Why did Ian Fleming not like Sean Connery?

The surprising thing is that when James Bond's creator Ian Fleming met Sean Connery, he didn't want him to play the British super-spy! In a recent interview, Connery claimed Fleming wasn't happy with a “working-class Scot” playing the smooth and suave spy.
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What did Ian Fleming think of Sean Connery?

Ian Fleming wasn't much of a Sean Connery fan at first

Ultimately, Niven turned the part down because he thought he was too old to embody the charismatic spy, according to Express UK. Fleming would eventually get his wish, as Niven did play Bond ... for a grand total of one movie: 1967's Casino Royale.
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What does Q stand for in James Bond?

Q is a fictional character in the James Bond films and film novelisations. Q (standing for Quartermaster), like M, is a job title rather than a name. He is the head of Q Branch (or later Q Division), the fictional research and development division of the British Secret Service.
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Did Caitlin Fitzgerald marry Aidan?

Aidan and Caitlin married in a secret Italian wedding in August 2020, but their nuptials didn't come to light until March 2021, when sources claimed they decided to wed because they 'didn't want to wait' during the Covid pandemic, and the actor's parents were the only family members in attendance.
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Who is the new James Bond 2021?

Cast. Daniel Craig as James Bond: A former MI6 agent who was known as 007 during his service and has been retired for five years at the start of the film.
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How did Rebel Wilson lose weight?

Wilson says she relied on walking several times a week to get healthier. In the season three premiere of Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk on Apple Watch, Wilson guides listeners on a 32-minute hike through Griffith Park in Los Angeles. In the episode, she talks about her weight loss journey.
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