James Bond Revisited: 10 Actors That Could Be 007

[@josephvlogsdon]

One of my problems is that many modern actors in their 30s look too youthful and baby-faced. Bond has to look like he’s lived in the world. Daniel Craig and Sean Connery especially exemplified those traits.

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

I get your point, but I think it just makes it modern. With the advances in... I don't know... self care, fitness, and nutrition, people are living longer and looking healthier. As a result of that, younger people are doing more with their lives than they ever have before. Besides, Sean Connery was in his early 30s the first time he played James Bond. I don't think it has as much to do with how they look as it does with the kind of gravitas and maturity they can portray on screen.

[@frankb821]

Exactly, great point!

[@DenKulesteSomFins]

Funnily enough, Sean Connery was the second youngest James Bond, at 31 in Dr No

[@rickyspanish4792]

@@DenKulesteSomFins true, but he didn't look that young for some reason, at least I feel he didn't.

[@frankb821]

Connery looked 40 when he was 30. Not that that was a bad thing@@DenKulesteSomFins

[@ReeceDee]

Hiddlestone in Night Manager was Phenomenal. That series was like 6 bond movies back to back.

[@orianabravo7813]

Henry Cavill...es perfecto para James Bond..👌💯❤

[@a.freeland179]

It's a shame Clive Owen never got a turn as Bond. He definitely would have brought if not more of that edgy Bond that Daniel brought

[@jordibarguno]

To be fair Daniel Craig was okay, I think he was overated. I think what really helped him was the fact that Casino Royal and Skyfall were such phenomenal movies, a gift that many other James Bonds did not get, like Pierce Brosnan. In my opinion Daniel Craig's best performance is in Layer Cake.

[@rickfrombohemia9550]

Or Sacha Baron Cohen for a lighter Moorish Bond. But I can imagine him being rather intense, too.

[@jout738]

Clive Owen was bit too old for Bond and not as good looking for it in my opinion. He was four years older, than Daniel Craig, that was 38, when he got the role. Henry Cavill is now just 40 years old, so I wouldnt say his too old, when he could do like five films as James Bond.

[@jout738]

@@jordibarguno Golden eye was still great movie also. Daniel Craig is just the most recent James Bond actor and thats why his remembered more. In my opinion he was nearly as good actor as Priece Brosnan, but Priece Brosnan movies feel bit old by now, when Daniel Craigs still feel preatty modern. Skyfall didnt have the best plot in my opinion at all, but Daniel Craig took his role seriously, that made the Bond movie great then.

[@jout738]

Henry Cavill would also be great choice as the one to finish the pyramid with doing only three James Bond movies, when all the other actors have done diffrent amount of James Bond movies.

[@valleyscottblog2440]

A lot of great options out there for Bond. Anyone on this list. But regardless of who gets the part I would really love to see Idris Elba as a Bond Villain! He could be one of the great villains in the franchise if given the chance.

[@maverick4225]

I think Mr. Elba is deserving (not in a charitable way but because of his acting chops) of any various supporting roles in future Bond installments as he has been considered as a top pick for many years. Humble and multi-faceted, he would be a valuable addition to the franchise.

[@fSebastianRe]

@@maverick4225 His black though and It would be unlikely.

[@chocov1233]

​@@fSebastianReOk fine, you have a point when it comes to race-bending previously established James Bond characters, which I agree with to an extent. I don't really like race-bending and I'd prefer it to be avoided unless it actually makes the story better (so I would like Bond to stay white). But there's no good reason as to why Idris Elba shouldn't be considered to be a 007 villain or supporting character in the future just because he's black, that doesn't even make sense.

[@fSebastianRe]

@@chocov1233 I should clarify, I think there should be black roles and yes I would love to see a black villan- haven’t gotten one since live and let die and I want to see more black allies. However in my opinion bond should stay a white male himself- as described in the books.

[@ilumi6727]

Definitely, but he could do M or another ally/mentor role as well

[@brion0220]

Dan Stevens is a great choice. If he doesn't get it, I at least want him doing more action movies. The Guest was amazing.

[@zxcytdfxy256]

no ew

[@neonicon8500]

Is that the blonde dude in the thumbnail? If he's English, he should be Constantine in the new DCU.

[@MikeOrtego]

I'd love to see Henry Cavill but only if it wouldn't delay Highlander even more. For directors I'd like to see Nolan but even more so I'd like to see Matthew Vaughan.

[@garnetmichel5517]

Henry Cavil 🔥💯

[@nicholashoward7251]

I think a skinny weak looking Asian guy who isn't suave, charming or especially good looking is exactly in tune with Fleming's vision for the character. Great pick.

[@badwolfest83o8]

Idris Elba would make an amazing M. He'd take none of 007's crap.

I agree.

[@fSebastianRe]

His black though

[@onlysamples]

I’ve not heard this one but this would be awesome!

[@sadtimesalways]

@@fSebastianRe and

[@12Blubb12]

My number one here has to be Dan Stevens, too. I think, most mainsteampeople dont know him, which can be something good. I first saw him in Legion and, oh my god, he totally nailed it. He is a great actor.

[@vicegrips188]

James Bond is one of LEGIONS personality’s

[@edensky5825]

Dan Stevens 👍

[@aperturefilm]

james bond is not supposed to be a black person, its like saying black panther as a white character, Ian fleming work should be fully respected.

[@wstine79]

I could see Henry Cavill as James Bond.

[@Artax-jv8zt]

Henry Cavill has all the charisma of gastroenteritis.

[@frankb821]

Daniel Craig had the charisma of a basketball@@Artax-jv8zt

[@sadtimesalways]

@@Artax-jv8zt lmao

[@Kaitschi]

Seeing "The Guest" Years ago, Dan Stevens was my Fav-Choice as James Bond right away.

[@frankb821]

I wasn't familiar with Stevens, but he certainly has the look

[@boscoduffy]

Michael Fassbender, Tom Hiddleston, Matthew Goode. In that order.

[@strengthcoachlondon]

First name I thought of was Nicholas Hoult, he's young enough, has action credentials with Fury road, Sandcastle and X Men. Second was Sam Claflin who also has action credentials. Then I thought Jack O'Connel could work, great actor and the right age.

[@Melsey-w6j]

I really liked Craig as Bond, so it made my stomach churn when he basically said he never wanted to play the role again...UNGRATEFUL! For me it should HANDS DOWN be Hiddleston!! I LOVE Cavill. And it was the saddest thing I heard when I found out he would not be returning as The Witcher, but to me, Hiddleston is the perfect fit.

[@brorjordas1979]

Even though Cavill was in UNCLE - I'd still pick him as Bond hands down..

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

Hiddleston was a great tough guy in Kong: Skull Island.

[@frankb821]

It's got to be Henry Cavill or Aidan Turner (strangely left off this list). We need to bring the fun factor back after a long, dour era of uber-seriousness. Miss the tongue-in-cheek charm of the Moore era. But we also need someone who will revel in being a James Bond ambassador...which Cavill would happily do

[@CordeliaWagner]

We? I don't like James Bond, he is such an hopeless outdated character. Henry Cavill would fit perfectly.

[@frankb821]

That's what makes him cool...he is secure in who he is. James Bond doesn't change, even when the culture and people around him do. If you don't like Bond, there are plenty of other franchises you can support these days. @@CordeliaWagner

[@cb2000a]

My wife and I were watching a movie called Love in the Villa Starring Tom Hopper and I said he would make a great Bond and she said she was thinking the same thing.

[@MrAjd1n]

Henry Cavill, hear me out, He is almost 40, but that Dude is always top in form, even when he will be 55, He still would look like 40!

[@thebonefish]

Tommy Wiseau. Greg Sestro is a close second

[@frankb821]

What about Jeff Goldblum?

[@mauriciogutierrez2145]

Hi specter, youre tearing me apart

[@neonicon8500]

Based solely on the thumbnail, Cavill should be Bond, and the blonde dude should be Constantine in the new DCU

[@formula1dude531]

Tom Hiddleston is my James Bond , he would be great , reminds me of Roger Moore

[@maverick4225]

I think ATJ and Henry Cavill could be the frontrunners. Both possess the image many envision as James Bond and have shown they are capable of providing humor and action to a character. A period piece with Cavill and Nolan directing could be a consideration. My only concern with a POC is many traditional, long time fans like myself may prefer to have the next James Bond have some form of association with the original novels or movies for continuity Then again, I'm in my 50's and EON Productions may be looking ahead and want to attract a younger audience in addition to retaining the older fanbase. Never heard of Dan Stevens but I'd say he'd be the best pick if the goal was to have as much of a visual arc with Daniel Craig as possible. Who knows, I think what is certain is the actor who successfully navigates through the gauntlet of auditions and makes the most notable impression will be chosen. Even then, nothing is guaranteed.

[@mrsticky005]

the next James Bond movie should be a gritty reboot of Live and Let Die directed by Antonie Fuqua James Bond--- Daniel Radcliffe Solitaire --- Alisha Wainwright Mr. Big --- Djimon Honsou Felix Leiter--Tyler James Williams John Strangways--Wentworth Miller Quarrel--David Reivers Quarrel Jr--Corbin Bleu M--Timothy Dalton Miss Moneypenny--Emilia Clarke Tee-Hee Johnson--- Denzel Washington Whisper--Forest Whittaker I know some will say Daniel Radcliffe is a weird choice for Bond but I disagree and think he would fit Ian Fleming's character very well. A lot of people thought Pattinson couldn't play Batman but now he is considered by many to quite possibly be the best Batman. I believe Daniel Radcliffe has the best potential to take the character of James Bond to the next level and to be the most Fleming accurate Bond since Dalton and Craig. A lot of people think James Bond is supposed to be some kind of superman charmer but I disagree. Fleming's Bond gets hurt a lot both physically and emotionally and that is why he becomes cold and brutal.

[@rzn2258]

Henry

[@jesperpetersen636]

Everyone was surprised when Craig showed up to be Bond and he nailed it. Lets see who it Will be this time. Exciting

[@barryosullivan7763]

Henry Cavill if producers want another Pierce Brosnan 007 style 'era. Taron Egerton if you want a more raw, emotional 007 like Dalton with a sprinkle of Roger Moore wit.

[@makatron]

Taron could be a great Bond, but again if Henry plays his cards right he's got the biggest chance.

[@purefoldnz3070]

just bring back Pierce for one last movie. They owe him that much.

[@StephenLeGresley]

It's kind of sad how much Tom Holland really really wants to play Bond. I think thats the only reason he did Uncharted was to show off his action chops in fights scenes and stunts. I think it's also why he's done so many strange choices lately and why he's doing the Fred Astaire movie to show off he can play a suave character. But he just doesn't have that grizzled hard edge for Bond. But he just has too innocent of a look which is why I think Daniel Radcliffe could also never really pull off the role. One person I'd like to see play the role is Ed Speleers, he did such an amazing job on the last season of Picard and he's done action roles before. He has the right look for the part and he's in his mid 30's so the right age for the role. Plus he's a lesser known actor so he's someone who would likely be willing to stay attached to the role for a while. I don't think Eon is going to choose a big name actor, I think they want someone lesser known who won't have a lot of baggage from other roles who can be groomed into the character.

[@levibarnes3680]

I have thought of Dan Stevens for the role, it’s a great choice I agree. Out of your list I would say my pick is Henry Cavill

[@chadhetzel]

Aidan Turner, Aidan Turner and AIDAN TURNER!!! just turned 40. Please see Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None for his unofficial audition. Perfect

[@chadhetzel]

Ooooh, and the fact that a lot of you just said WHO? Should make him more of a contender! 😅

[@SamMansellTraining]

RIZ AHMED 💥💥 I've been saying this for years. Finally someone else sees it. He'd be amazing

[@rworld5182]

After watching condor series, I really think Max Irons has the potential as the next bond!

[@cameronporter5257]

ATJ should be Bond for me, with Henry Cavill or Idris Elba as either 008 or 009 serving as a mentor to 007. For laughs he could be introduced returning the gadgets to Q branch.

[@ponraul1221]

He's relatively unknown, but JJ Feild would make a great James Bond.

[@rickfrombohemia9550]

Really tough from today's actors. My picks are Matthew Goode, Adrian Turner, Theo James, Ben Aldridge and Nicholas Hoult.

[@Mrderwrtr]

Throughout this episode the same words kept coming up that made me feel that the perfect choice for Bond would be Colin Ferrell. He's not polished, he has that rough...tortured quality. He has gravitas and he would also bring an interesting dynamic to Bond in the same way Daniel Craig did.

[@meram4086]

Any actor they happen to chose as the next Bond, provided of course he exudes the proper image, will be a succesful 007, one example is George Lazenby, many say he was a wooden actor but his lone 007 movie is one of the memorable movie. And Lazenby exuded the right air. Another example, Daniel Craig, when he was introduced as the new 007, I was skeptical because he did not have the Connery air around him, But Casino Royale is one of the best 007 movie. What I mean to say is, that a good plot and a good director will save the film. On Her Majesty's Secret Service had a very good plot and was directed very well. Same with Casino Royale, it had a very good plot and was directed very well. I'm sure they'll have both for 007 26.

[@00rabbit7]

Aiden Turner of Poldark and the Hobbit fame is the under the radar shoe in for the role. The late Roger Moore thought so too. He is basically on no one’s list or predictions which is attractive to the Bond producers, they don’t like the fans telling them who to cast. Henry Cavill is still perfect. Honestly the best Bonds start off in their early 40s, late 30s… so the whole trying to find a young 30 year old is not gonna do the character any favors

[@ryan.1990]

Henry!

[@nabeelk9057]

Unpopular opinion but i think Peter Serafinowicz who plays The Sommelier in John Wick 2 would have been a perfect James Bond but i suppose his popularity or age might have been factor.

[@shampoovta]

James Bond is Cold War stuff. We are in a hot war we need Reilly, Ace of Spies 1983. Bond is a Cold War spy from a time before the pandemic. All of that is over now. 🙂

[@brockhoffer7712]

The only ones who wish for Henry Cavil are the same (few) ones that actually liked Timothy Dalton as Bond

[@Frequencies_Of_Equanimity77]

Majority of these picks would make for great modern day Bond Villains…

[@jordibarguno]

To be fair Daniel Craig was okay, I think he was overated. I think what really helped him was the fact that Casino Royal and Skyfall were such phenomenal movies, a gift that many other James Bonds did not get, like Pierce Brosnan. In my opinion Daniel Craig's best performance is in Layer Cake.

[@eddieworkman5855]

henry cavil should be next bond

[@Hi-SpeedGee]

Clive Owen gives me Timothy Dalton vibes absolute hard boiled guy who can be brutal at times.

[@Goodcatt]

Whoever it is, I hope the movie producers honour the original 007 character as a native-born, caucasian Englishman.

[@antisoda]

Maybe it's time to try switching Bond actors between every movie. The longevity of a Bond actor will become irrelevant. It might also be easier and less risky to try "left-field" actors.

[@MariaSchneider-el7rp]

❤❤❤🎉HenryCavill please 🎉

[@roll_and_on_greatest]

Aidan Turner everyone? Because he looks perfect to be James Bond for me

[@Nishanth_mementomori]

I'm more interested in who's gonna direct it

[@JoBloOriginals]

Perhaps that will be the next episode!

[@Nishanth_mementomori]

@@JoBloOriginals yay 😍🥳

[@frankb821]

Martin Campbell would be my first choice. Or maybe Christopher Nolan is he doesn't make it too serious

[@Lord_englishgent]

I think Nolan could be a shoe in for this, so Tom Hardy is one of his actors, would work. I would like to see a period piece, like Tarantino wanted to do, maybe have each movie different bond, in different eras, by insane directors.

[@frankb821]

EON doesn't want a period piece, unfortunately. They want a woke Bond to appease "modern audiences," most of whom were never Bond fans to begin with. Because Nolan wants to set Bond in the past, he is, I believe, unlikely to get the gig unless he compromises on that point with the producers. @@Lord_englishgent

[@cadillacdeville5828]

CLEARLY Henry Cavill or Christian Bale

[@RoverIAC]

I'm still upset that Dalton didn't get a 3rd (4th & 5th) Bond movie.

[@fSebastianRe]

Everyone is. Have you read the original script for Daltons 3rd movie

[@RoverIAC]

@@fSebastianRe no, didn't know there was one, do you have a link or at lest a title, cheers.

[@fSebastianRe]

@@RoverIAC won’t let me send the link but search up “property of a lady” original script

[@jonathanward7320]

For me, Nicholas Hoult would be a great choice for Bond. Ever since I seen him as the hitman in ‘Those who wish me dead’. He just oozed a dangerous Bond. And he’s early 30’s as well.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Henry Cavill. I remember seeing him in Man From Uncle and thinking he could be Bond

[@frankb821]

God grew Henry Cavill on the James Bond tree...it's time to pluck him down and get to work!

[@purefoldnz3070]

too old sadly.

[@bob007fl]

Thank you for your intelligent, detailed yet interesting analysis of whom you think may be the next James Bond! I had never heard of Dan Stevens, and that is key, and I like him.

[@Technique1995]

I am shocked no one talking about Michael Fasbander.

[@letsseeyoutravel8364]

What about Andrew Lincoln from the walking Dead .... now he would make a great James Bond !

[@jayplay8140]

Henry Cavill is the perfect choice, but he's a bit over-exposed currently

[@robertmcelwaine7024]

Somebody who I think was a missed opportunity is James Purefoy. If anyone is not familiar with who is is, he was in the TV series Rome where he played Mac Anthony, as well as the TV series The Following where he played the serial killer/cult leader Joe Caroll, and has featured in the Netflix series Sex Education as the father of one of it's lead characters Otis. At 59, that ship will have now clearly sailed, but he has the charisma and presence that would have made him an amazing Bond.

[@jordibarguno]

If they wanted a Bond of Color Idris Elba would have been phenomenal. I think he would have been way better than Daniel Craig, but I agree he is now too old for the part, which is a shame. From this specific list the only two potentials I think are Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor Johnson.

[@johnnyhedley3413]

Based on what I saw in Tenet..I reckon R Patz would crush it..

[@jasonstraight1320]

One guy who just screams “James Bond” to me is Charlie Hunnam. Maybe he’s too attached to Sons of Anarchy still, but I could imagine him being fantastic in action scenes and definitely has a rougher look and gravitas to him.

[@Noneoftheabove783]

I imagined him more in a comic book role like green arrow, but I see where you're coming from

[@fairlystitchpony3181]

are we want daniel craig back as james bond or having james marsden as james bond

[@makatron]

Henry is the right age and got the charisma. But they'll go for someone cheaper for sure.

[@purefoldnz3070]

wrong age.

[@arifhussain-dl1vp]

I will be happy with any Bond other than black, brown or Lady Bond.

#teamcavill

[@ethanaleman]

Henry Cavil

[@dannedusud]

have you thought of Matthew Lewis? (Neville in Harry Potter)

[@FrayBentos72]

Not enough people mentioning Jack O’Connell. An amazing actor and can do gritty and dangerous as well as likeable.

[@animal355]

Aiden Turner (Poldark) would be my choice, he can handle all the physical stuff and can act well, and the ideal age.

[@DenKulesteSomFins]

I've been saying Dan Stevens for four years. Great pick

[@tomhahnl1927]

Best one out of the list for me: Dev Patel

[@Joselitty]

Dan Stevens is an amazing choice.

[@christophersandidge8257]

I vote Henry Cavill. But I don't really care who it is, as long as they don't change the character. James Bond needs to be a suave, hard drinking, womanizing badass. Wokeness be damned.

[@silverbackheathen]

You have a lot of great choices on your list. That being said, my top three picks, in no particular order, are Dev Patel, Henry Golding, and Dan Stevens. All three of them possess the qualities that make for a great Bond actor. It's not just their impressive acting skills but also the intensity in their eyes that can captivate audiences. I'd also like to mention a wildcard choice I'm a fan of, and that is Mark Rowley.

[@Kramer3905]

For your consideration. Jamie Dornan. Yes, he's Irish, but so is Pierce Brosnan. Dornan checks all the boxes IMO.

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

Technically Brosnan was, but he lived in London from the age of years old. He still lives in a townhouse there.

[@DavidLukey-s9n]

My choice would be Sope Dirisu from Gangs of London.

[@rubenrijnveld7383]

Aidan Turner gets my vote!

[@kylelobb7736]

Personally, my vote would go to Richard Madden. P. S. Thanks for mentioning Timothy Dalton (my personal favorite 007)

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

He was the closest to the description in the books.

[@MsNikkibuzz]

Paul Mescal came to my mind. Late 20s. He’s on the rise. Dan Stevens, Dev Patel and Riz Ahmed are good choices too. All three can act well.

[@lesliedavid1244]

Dan Stevens! He’s also fluent in French and German.

[@DAFTBONCHKOOPA]

Clive Owen would have been great.

[@Dr_1212]

Shaken Not Stirred 🍸

[@redbelmont8642]

No mention for Robert Pattinson? Lighthouse, Tenet, Cosmopolis and the latest Batman showed he's got the posh, unhinged, smooth and rough that Bond needs

[@dimebag505]

Good choice but think he's tied to the Batman role now

[@edfrias9106]

Dan Stevens probably fits the character better than all the others mentioned. He has the youth, looks and the ability to adapt to the roll. Before I even watched the video, Dan came to my mind and when he was the final choice I was in total agreement.

[@calumclark1719]

Dan Stevens I agree he also had actually already played bond via audiobooks, but I maybe wrong I think he is in his early 40s, Rupert Friend is another shout but Henry Cavill is the best of the lot

[@dewnaineloxsen-kn8db]

Let's go with Dan Stevens!🤗

[@Constantine_IA]

1.HENRY CAVILL 2.JAMIE DORNAN 3.LUKE BRACEY 4.SCOTT EASTWOOD 5.ZACHARY LEVY

[@stephpyrzynski]

I’ve said for years, the next James Bond should be Theo James.

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

He's been on my short list for years too.

[@stephpyrzynski]

@@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat He checks so many boxes & even fits the "someone in their thirties" trait that long time producer Michael G Wilson mentioned to @DEADLINE a little while back.

[@0flan]

I couldn't agree with your choice less. .

[@mattmozgiel2111]

Not on the list, but I'd love to see Scott Adkins. Itd be cool to have a grindhouse, gonzo action bond

[@maclunkeynut]

The last kingdom's Alexander Dreymon... love the series he really held the show together

[@JohnnyNiteTrain]

Chris Nolan + Tom Hardy = James Bond masterpiece

[@sunset-rebel]

Henry Cavill full stop

[@TurdFergusson318]

ATJ or Henry Cavil is the only right and acceptable answer. But I doubt he will be because movies need to be made for “modern audiences”.

[@slawomirlech950]

I think Taron Egerton might be the next one he played very well in Black Bird or Robert Pattinson.