WHO WILL BE THE NEXT JAMES BOND? | FIRESIDE CHAT

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

Honestly, I would love to see Henry Cavill as 007 partially, because he’s one of the very few actors in the running so far that perfectly fits the description of Ian Fleming’s original character, with the only exception, is being the scar on his right cheek, and him being a little bit more bulky. So far the most accurate depiction of Ian Fleming’s 007 has been Timothy Dalton in both the living, daylights and license to kill. Not just in how the character performs, but how he actually looks. Henry Cavill is already shown. He can play a character very similar to bond in both the man from uncle and also the mission impossible film he started. I was skeptical about him being that he was superman, but after seeing him in the man from uncle, I’m convinced he would be a great 007. And speaking of someone who’s actually read the majority of Ian Fleming‘s original novels, I would say Daniel Craig is probably the second most accurate version of the character in the way that he behaves. 007 in the novels really hates the fact that he is the double 0 in the first place, and in the living daylights even tells one of his coworkers that he really hopes he loses his double oh number for this regarding orders. The bond of the novels deals with depression, alcoholism, and emotional malaise throughout most of his books. He doesn’t even get a sense of humor until the sixth book in the series.

[@frankv7068]

You should be the next bond Ash! Just don’t let the world end being distracted shining your shoes 🤣

[@Lordrixson5489]

Some interesting choices for the next 007 there squire! I grew up watching Roger Moores' Bond and I particularly like Live and Let Die. Personally I'd love to see a rehash of Moonraker, going off the original Ian Fleming novel! 🥂

[@smilerwithagun]

I was disappointed in Craig's casting initially but ended up quite liking him in the end. I agree with you about him being a rather surly and joyless Bond. Character-wise, I think Vesper's death affected him deeply and he became even more cold and brutal after losing her. Bond is also never quite the same after losing Tracy di Vicenzo at the end of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

[@joken64]

I liked Daniel Craig as Bond; and loved what he did with it. In style terms I think he hit the mark. Bond is a 30 something Naval Commander and Craig’s styling allowed 25-45 something modern men to have a peg on which to hang their hat. Worked for me.

[@lynn5447]

Let me remind you that before his 007 role, Sean Connery was an unknown. Afterwards? He got great roles especially as Indiana Jones's father and the movie Under the Rose. And what a James Bond! In my mind, he is still the best.

[@the.dirty.pigeon]

Good analysis, Ash. I hadn’t considered the age of the possible candidates. It will be interesting to see where it all goes.

[@va6gkthaskey311]

I have always been a James Bond fan. But with Hollywood being the joke and disappointment that it is now. It may be a good time to put James Bond to rest. Let them massacre the memories of others. As always great video thank you again!!

[@chrispnw2547]

A famous actor once said, it is always better to leave a series on top and fans wishing for one more season THAN... oh dear, is that series still on?

[@supersonique001]

@@chrispnw2547 'leave a series.....' .

[@anoldslowhorse]

I agree with your hypothetical selection process, it will be interesting to see who is chosen.

[@Bjartone]

Just for the record: in the first screen adaptation of Casino Royale (1954), James Bond was played by the American actor Berry Nelson.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Nelson was an interesting character. He later showed up as the realtor in “The Shining.”

[@mrsticky005]

I want a reboot of Live and Let Die directed by Antonie Fuqua. Just a really brutal and chilling adaptation of Ian Fleming's original novel. 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 You can't tell me that the interrogation scene doesn't get a hundred times more intense with that casting.

[@TheChapsGuide]

You really have given this idea some thought sir!

[@alamore5084]

It has to be Henry Cavill and hopefully back to the winning formula of gadgets and womanising. I think Mr Cavill will want to stay faithfull to the books. Age wise he will be in more than good enough shape as people are aging more slowly these days. Mr Cavill probably follows the Chaps Guide way of life and will be in good nick! At 50 he will still be capable of leaping about and duffing up villains. Another close contender, Jones, Ash Jones. Servant of Queen, now King and Country. Debonair with the military background. We would have gadgets galore, harpoon fountain pens, armour plated leather attache cases and Swiss watches with laser beams. Bond as it should be. You get my vote Sir 💯

[@arabicsartorial2431]

Merry Christmas, Ash. Dalton, the worst dressed Bond despite being my personal favourite, was the most faithful to Fleming. Roger was my personal favourite in terms of style (that impeccable tie knot! Those lapels!) and Craig was well turned out in Casino Royale when he was dressed by Brioni. Craig only became a sartorial nightmare when Tom Ford poisoned the franchise with his un-British lines and fit. I agree that the actor must be British/Irish and white since Fleming insisted that Bond is a racist white supremacist as we see in the novels (Live and Let Die, Dr. No and The Man with the Golden Gun, for example).

[@moniqrupley6019]

I feel like Dalton never got a chance. The worst fashion. No sexy side due to the AIDS epidemic. The only positive to his tenure is he had the most interesting Bond Villain in Sanchez played by Robert Davi.

[@blufincht1782]

Another wonderful video! The smoke is coming for you! haha

[@MrBrutal33]

James Purefoy was always my preferred option or Jeremy Northam. These days I think Michael Fassbender is my favourite. Knowing the studio though, they will probably opt for Aaron Taylor-Johnson as has been rumoured.

[@JTan74]

Aaron Taylor-Johnson as James Bond sounds good. Henry Cavill will be busy with his upcoming Warhammer project too, in addition to the other reasons you mentioned.

[@Art-is-craft]

Absolutely not.

[@ClassicTor]

Aaron taylor would be so bad

[@1114gabby]

Way to fight through the smoke! I like Cavil...but yeah age and notoriety may be an issue.

[@johnparnell8571]

Great content, Ash. I think there is an element of an aspiring James Bond in most of us chaps. What’s not to like about being well groomed, immaculately dressed in the best of Savile Row and Jermyn Street, and driving an Aston Martin? It’s all down to image and, even on our more modest budgets, if we can make the effort to look the part, we can begin to feel the part. The important thing is to never give up trying.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I agree. A shirt and tie is a good start.

[@nedflanders3769]

I’m an American, and I would never watch a Bond film where he wasn’t a British man!! It’s an absolute must; that’s integral to his entire aura and identity. And yes, he needs to be a straight white guy. 😊 (no hate here, that’s just how it must be!)

[@9er..]

Perfect timing, thanks Ash👊. Richard Madden for Bond!!!!

[@Mugwumps107]

I think he could get away with it yes, not a terrible choice for the role. A little too short at 5feet nine. I don’t know who I’d pick for the role now.

[@markjonz]

I hope they go with a young unknown British actor. I agree Bond should also enjoy the good life, and drop the awful grating attempts at making him PC - he fundamentally isn’t PC

[@Mugwumps107]

Spot on

[@j.langer5949]

It is not PC, it is anti-white.

[@Atticus75]

My outside bet has been Jack O’Connell who was excellent as Paddy Mayne in SAS Rogue Heroes. With regard to the satorial aspect I love a Sunspel riviera Polo shirt.

[@Fanakapan222]

Get with the programme chaps, the next James Bond will be a proud woman of colour.

[@pasquale78]

Doesn’t seem a coincidence that the asker of the questions name is Daniel. Maybe Graig is an avid Chapsguide watcher?

[@Rick-fz7tt]

I loved watching Sean Connery and purchased all his moves.😊

[@EMEDITZCC]

I would love to see Aaron as James Bond

[@onifrakimarq7663]

I would Love to See Aaron as the next Bond. But he'll play Kraven the Hunter next year.

[@pieterpaauw5977]

We are clearly on the same page about this! 🙂

[@user-qy8pl5rw4j]

Какая разница кто будет следующий Бонд? Жанр такого кино уже изжил себя. Последний фильм напрямую оскорбляет образ Бонда, делая агентом 007 другого человека. Выше первого Бонда Коннери не прыгнуть. Лучшим фильмом в серии всё также остается Голдфингер

[@chrispnw2547]

Brace for Impact... 'No Time to Die' set some clues on where the franchise is going. Barbara Broccoli has signaled she wants to 'modernize' the franchise and 'bring it current'. No Time to Die tested many themes and how receptive they were by audiences will shape the direction of the next steps in the franchise. I believe there will be more women playing villain roles and the retirement of Bond as the 'bed hopping secret agent'. As Ms. Broccoli has the keys to the franchise, I suspect she will test whether to franchise will rely on James Bond solely or have several active agents pursing the 'baddies' as it will open up more storylines aka Marvel comics.

[@Mugwumps107]

It’s going to be awful. The latest Bond novel was truly laughable ( unintentionally may I add ) absolutely terribly written, agenda driven, lumpen and transparently anti British. Bonds character was unrecognisable. It made you think does this person writing this drivel who’s been hired for the job actually like the character/franchise, as I say it was unintentionally hilarious but then the writer is/was a comedic actor of note I suppose. So who knows. If the franchise goes all inclusive, our greatest strength, and dare I say it “ woke “ and at this point I rather suspect it will then it deserves to tank. Just look at the way cinema/media and so forth is going, Marvel/Disney 🤦🏼‍♂️ Go woke go broke goes the saying 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@e-remes7029]

Bond Good afternoon, Ash and the assembled “Chappage” This may be a rambling comment, I am a couple of days late to this party, and I haven’t even put my Bowtie on. My initial thoughts were Not Cavill, Hardy, nor Elba, before even watching the video. Reasons; Cavill- Too old, A-list price point, too recognisable Superman/ The Witcher, now tied to Amazon for Warhammer. Hardy- Too old, A-list price point, Too rough and ready Elba- Too old, Has had his own “vehicle” previously in Luther and Pacific Rim, would he be cast purely to meet current “direction of travel” in the casting business? As to your points and names in the frame: Keep the base character the same i.e. White, British, Heterosexual, Mid-30s man, with a high success rate with the ladies. I would include Athletic in the post-Craig era, the physicality bar having been set high. Potential Actors: ATJ, who? May be, as you say, ripe for the role and “unknown enough” to put a new stamp on the franchise. HC- see my points (above) TH- ditto JN- Could do well. His star rose in Happy Valley. He too, may be ripe for his own star vehicle. TH- A list price point, beholden to Marvel for the omnipresent character of Loki. I also think he may be past his prime for Bond. Having watched this video and returned to FB and my notepad to consider your points, I saw a Telegraph article posing another actor as a potential Bond- Jack Lowden. I am now aware of his work but I may read the article further. In closing. I hope the next Bond does not pander to the current cultural shift. I will also add that I have not yet watched NTTD. *Salutes

[@TheChapsGuide]

Some good observations there. Worth watching NTTD, it is quite poignant and emotional. It completes the Craig era, but does pose the question - where does the series go now?

[@Nicholas-V]

I’m not hung up on the age or sex of bond but I’d love to see David Tenant, he’s good in serious roles too.

[@belairscents]

Only Henry Cavill can save the saga ! No wokism😮

[@p33l3r]

I feel it needs to go back to the original dawn of the Cold War era. Warts and all. An unashamedly, hard edged nod to the literary Bond. The last film was turgid.

[@MariaSchneider-el7rp]

Our HenryCavill will be the new James Bond 007..film..he is perfect very handsome Actor 😊❤❤❤

[@mattstringer5828]

For me, the Daniel Craig films have had some excellent casual outfits, not least the Rogue Territory waxed jacket from No Time to Die. Apparently they did rather well sales wise too! But I agree, some ill fitting suits letting the side down, and an Omega Seamaster is just too much metal for my personal taste. Fleming himself had the right idea!

[@Bjartone]

LOL, the book matches the fire. How about surprising the audience and the punters by having double Bond characters in the next movie?

[@thesoundofbailey]

If bond returns the only way it can be any good at all would be to set it back in the 60s. Shows like Mad Men is a good example of how well this can be done. The gadgets and cars would be amazing. Bond belongs in the 60s, real espionage and field work. The actor should be British. As a life long Bind fan, for me the films ended with Golden Eye. Craig is not bond to me. a retro bond i would watch. but nothing else. Nice video chat. Thanks

[@leepageuk]

Tom Hardy should be the next Bond. 007 is a sociopath killer spy for HMG, as depicted in Ian Flemings novels. Henry Cavill .. yes .. if he plays Bond dark and moody. Daniel Craig was good but not dark enough

[@user-jz8ke2on6p]

A good James Bond (007) could be Alex Pettyfer, 33 years old, 1.81 meters, he's English, not related to big projects.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Good shout.

[@Rob-cv3vh]

The last film of the Brosnan era was thrown into sharp contrast by the beginning of the Jason Bourne series which, to me at least, made me revisit the books just to see how far the films had strayed from the original concept and looked a bit silly. I think the next lead actor is less important than the feel of the next film. I'd like to see Cavill but I'd prefer to see a franchise closer to the Connery & Dalton eras. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, I wore my Dr. No cocktail cuffed T&A shirt that I wore when we met, teamed with a Brunati Como navy grenadine tie and my Abraham Moon green tweed suit with C&J tan Oxfords on Christmas Day. Thank you for all of the videos, as you sit by the fire it's lovely to join you in spirit (usually single malt!) and raise a glass to all of the chaps supporting each other in our journey. Merry Christmas! Kind regards, Rob.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Cheers Rob, good insight into Bond. The next actor in the role may well make or break the franchise. A very tough choice indeed. I'll join you in a single malt today sir. Bottoms up.

[@donaldduck7461]

Martin Campbell - GoldenEye & Royale. When he left the franchise the quality severely dipped. These Bond’s only had one good film due to his direction. I only liked Craig’s casual fashion from the films

[@Art-is-craft]

Bond and Borne were nothing alike. Bond did not copy Borne in any real way.

[@Rob-cv3vh]

@@Art-is-craft The thing that I tried to point out is that I felt the Bond films had gone so far from the books by then, yet the first Bourne film was closely related to Ludlum's book.

[@douglasdietz7503]

Connery and Craig are my favorites. Moore always seemed to be the Bond with toothpaste in the corner of his mouth. Tom Hardy might be good?

[@RichR76]

I've always thought Theo James would be a great Bond. He fits all of your criteria. PS:I've read all of the books as well and I agree with said criteria

[@neilziesing7761]

My vote goes to Theo James. His character in The Gentleman series was very Bond like.

[@Mugwumps107]

Great channel Ash, and a great take too. Agreed on all points.

[@clivejohnson9515]

@11:00 his hesitancy to come back was, n fact, a publicity stunt on the producer's part. Car was contracted to do five films right from Casino Royale.

[@hadonhadon3920]

I've been banging this drum for a while now, but why is nobody mentioning Robert Pattinson? He's tall, (6'1''), dark and handsome. Women love him. He's a good age, 35, but looks younger. He's also good fun in interviews - important, that. I know he's also currently Batman but, at the rate the studios are making these franchises, he could certainly do both.

[@yorkshiremackem1433]

They should keep Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes and Rory Kinnear for the next era. They should keep the fight scenes gritty but the tone for the next era should be like the Connery days but still set it in modern day, M scenes should go back to being straight to the point like classic Bond. Moneypenny scenes should be romantic and flirtatious like the classic movies.

[@hoozat007]

I grew up in the Roger Moore era and thought he was so much cooler than Connery, who seemed dated and old fashioned to me at the time. Now I watch those Roger Moore movies and cringe at the cheesiness. Connery was great and I loved Craig’s version too. Interesting to hear your opinion on Henry Cavill. It would probably have been perfect timing for him about 10 years ago in terms of his age and fame.

[@TheChapsGuide]

The journey continues, I hope we get a good one next, but it may well pivot in an entirely different direction.

[@thedriver08]

This may be a hot take but hear me out. The next Bond should drive (in my opinion at least) a Bentley again. For me the Continental instantly comes to mind.

[@caltoob]

They always call Dalton the seek others

[@andrekesarisingh2563]

A really nice analysis. I think Richard Madden would be perfect!

[@dko9048]

Well I,m still waiting for the invite 🤔

[@edwardnewman4449]

James Norton has my vote.

[@jbkerns]

I am really sorry to say this but contemporary entertainment producers have so much contempt for their properties that there will be very likely an asexual Mary Sue diverse strong woman as the next Bond.

[@tonyfarrant1095]

Talk about the show must go on how much smoke did you take with those rosy carbon monoxide cheeks well done for getting through that one !

[@dazd8306]

Ash Jones definitely

[@andrewjames9963]

Totally agree with your description of James Bond and they shouldn’t waver from that

[@canadafree2087]

I vote for Ash as the next Q. :)

[@alamore5084]

Ash for the next Bond💥

[@nkupianist]

To me, criteria for the next Bond can partly come down to whether we're treating the film series as its own universe with elements to draw from (and room to evolve) or are looking to Fleming for basic requirements (looks, age, etc). For me, race and general appearance are negotiable as long as he's a good looking male with a convincing British accent. Just my view - the cinematic Bond has always evolved with the era, and if a stockier blonde guy (to me) did a good job, so could a non white guy. But again, comes down to how important one views Fleming as a source. Within reason, I'm less concerned about age given how well today's stars stay fit. 41 on Henry Cavill looks better than 33 on Connery. Less worried about the actor's age if they can pull off a mid 30s character in their debut film.

[@renangaidheal1320]

The too tight Tom Ford suits were less about fashion we might emulate than they were a statement about this "new" Bond's deep psychological wounds---we see in Casino Royale how Vesper penetrates his armor to intimacy. Note how she first sees right through his orphaned childhood on the train ride and later tells him "there are dinner jackets and then there are dinner jackets" because she knows just how he wears his pain. He falls in love--she does too. Is there a more sensual or vulnerable scene than the two of them wearing respectively a tuxedo and black dinner dress in the shower after the murder of villains and rescue? But at last she betrays him. The rest of his wardrobe speaks to a heart steeled for stochastic terror. We find him failing to save his endangered surrogate mother (M), making implacable duty to country serve as mitigating purpose, further confronted with tests of loyalty and trust, and at last dying for true love: his suits are as tight as his worn heart; his changes in wardrobe are emotional shields made personal fortifications and (in)vulnerable barricades. Craig brought primal physicality and a violence to Bond that had been previously been downplayed. I think all of this speaks to his tenuous hold on a soul worn threadbare but with real sartorial style. Will that also be his future?

[@Art-is-craft]

They have just destroyed Bind and the next 2 movies will ensure that b Bond is forgotten.

[@Teen-Conor]

If they make him black it's ruined. The wokeness will ruin the whole franchise.

[@bigvisk1125]

If they are going to restart I'd like a younger guy. 30 give or take a few years. That way they can get continuity for several movies. Aaron egerton would do well but already did a spy movie so idk. An unknown or not well known would be best

[@markcopeman3552]

Totally agree with your views on Cavill . He's got everything for that role other than his age. As you've mentioned it's takes a few years to make each movie and I think every actor needs to make at least three if not four movies to put their stamp on the role. Another possible Bond could be Irishman Aiden Turner , whose portrayal of Ross Poldark was very impressive. Crucially he looks very different from Craig , can sound like a posh English gent , has the looks and is not too old!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Good shout. He would fit well.

[@haourss]

Noone of the tough gents and A-listers would have soldiered on through the smoke like you did. So - you are the next Bond. One has to pass the smoke-test haha.

[@MrAlpinab7]

Cavil has a perfect image. Bond is somewhat flawed thus making Cavil an unlikely person to be able to play Bond.

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Henry Cavill needs to be James Bond anyway, he looks young for his age.

[@JSmith-gs5uo]

Harris dickinson, Damson Idris, Aaron taylor johnson, Robert Pattinson seem the more likely candidates

[@danielschaeffer1294]

I’m in my 70s and was raised on the pulps - which corrupted me past redemption of course. My criterion for a Bond flick is how well it captures the style and worldview of the originals, by which I’d say that “Casino Royale” and “License to Kill” were the recent ones that measure up best. Bond is a man from the distant past, while the Bond universe has become so outlandish that it’s a parallel reality. The logical next step for Hollyweird is to stick Wyatt Earp into a Star Trek flick. So - I haven’t bothered with the latest ones, and I may be dead by the next one. But if they come up some new George Smiley films I’ll be thrilled. As for skin color. There was no problem giving Jeffrey Wright the role of Felix, so I can’t see any problem with a series about a black CIA agent. How about a fictionalized version of Malcolm Nance? Maybe you know of him. Former CIA, Navy Seal, recently spent time in Ukraine, shows up on TV as a political commentator, and looks a lot like Laurence Fishburne in “John Wick.” Every time I see him I expect him to come out with Fishburne’s tagline. “I! AM! PISSED!!!”

[@altonza]

I’m black and I approve this message 🎯💯

[@danielschaeffer1294]

@@altonza Come to think of it, this brings up a totally different question. Just what villains are the fictional super spies supposed to fight in any new franchise? Latin drug lords? We already have the “Sicario” series. Russians? The Fox News crowd would go ballistic. Muslim terrorists? College campuses would be up in arms. My guess is - the spy genre is as dead as the western TV series.

[@th7297]

Very interesting view, Ash. Daniel Craig is an excellent actor and I highly appreciate his movies. Why is Connery the better Bond? For exactly the same reasons as yours: Daniel’s Bond always left me slightly depressed after every movie. That he died at the end, was a major mistake which bears strong resemblance to authors who desperately try to add tension by involving children being kidnapped or killed. The last resort for many thriller authors. And to do something new with Bond, they let him die. But we all know that Bond never dies. In case he is at the heart of an exploding car, beating up the bad guys, Bond eventually appears out of this chaos, with a clean haircut and white shirt without stains. Which, at the end, shows all the humour which made the Connery and Moore films so smart 😎😎👍🏻 As for the Bond girls, Ursula on the beach is the best. Try to compare her to the deadly serious and depressed mother of Bonds daughter in NTTD. Holy Cow.

[@nuciubrzezinski7377]

I have to admit, Daniel Craig is the least favourite 007 of mine even though I love his other movies, ex. Knives out mystery. I totally also agree, Bond is a British accent male good looking chap, no need to change that a bit.

[@donaldduck7461]

Dan Stevens? His performance in The Guest was outstanding

[@Art-is-craft]

No he is like the others being named. He does not have the stature.

[@donaldduck7461]

@@Art-is-craft neither did Craig. I personally only liked Casino Royale but as the current climate stands we’ll probably end up in a similar situation to Dr Who.

[@Art-is-craft]

@@donaldduck7461 Craig did not have it either.

[@duncananderson6588]

I think James Norton would make a very good 'Bond'. You might want to invest in some kind of outdoor fire box, Ash?

[@Art-is-craft]

Definitely not. He simply does not have stature to carry Bond. The truth is in modern cinema there is no actor who is known that can play him. All the names being thrown around typify modern entertainment culture.

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Ash being over 65 I am a big Sean Connery fan in my eyes he is the only Bond. I even named my son Sean. Roger Moore played Bond the same as he did in the Saint and I wasn't a fan. I did like Craig and Brosnan though. I do agree with you as to the character and how he should be portrayed. Henry Cavill would be a good choice. Happy Boxing day. Best regards Ron

[@glennet9613]

James Bond could be anybody MI6 would recruit so why not a black actor? A British born actor of the calibre of Omar Sy would be a fantastic choice.

[@surfingmoose]

Too bad Idris Elba aged out. I think he would have made a really good Bond.

[@vrdrew63]

Freddie Fox? His James "Spider" Webb is the most Bond-like character in "Slow Horses"...

[@wordupmybrotha]

I agree with all your criteria. Thing with Aaron Taylor is his curly hair. Doesn't fit what I envision as a Bond. I like Henry Cavill the best out of that list.

[@WatchWorld]

I think Tom Hardy would be an excellent choice for the next James Bond!

[@palmer3977]

For me Tom Hardy would be a superb Bond but his age is against him.

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

I would suggest they come up with a way to cure Bond of his medical issue and continue on from that point with a new actor. You mentioned other demographics. it would be a simple matter to introduce this characters into the "Bond World". James Bond is as you mentioned, white Anglo-Saxon conservative male, Naval Commander. There is however nothing to prevent introducing a new double 0 agent with a different number. This could easily introduce any demographic you wish. How it appeals at the box office would be their concern.

[@ivankerr3570]

Maybe Jane Bond

[@connorscoolcorner1695]

The producers have changed both Felix Lieter and Money Penny's ethnicity on screen so there is nothing stopping them from doing the same with Bond. To be honest I don't have an issue with Bond's ethnicity. Totally agree however, needs to be a male, heterosexual, British or able to pull of British. A believable age and good looks. Needs to be able to pull off being an action hero with the essence of Fleming's Bond style and sophistication. Some good suggestions on this video. Younger and less known is my preference.

[@entertainmentfan1463]

The next Bond is obviously going to be Ana De Armas. Just kidding. Although it is funny she became more popular than Daniel Craig after the last Bond movie that studios been really trying to capitalize on her Bond popularity by giving her new spy and action roles now.

[@05Rudey]

Henry Cavill would be my first choice he has the perfect look, the perfect age, there are another 5 other established actors in the same age bracket (38 - 42) and two younger wildcards. If they move beyond that, I may not continue with the franchise. 100% agree with the 'Age' debate, to get to where James Bond is in his career, he is not only a experienced agent but has a past carer (Armed forces, Special forces, Naval Intelligence etc) before getting into Mi5/6 and ultimately the 00 program. He is not going to be a young guy, but not old either. but to start off the franchise, to get 4 - 5 films out of him, 38 - 42 (Piers Brosnan was about 42 in GolenEye and he didn't appear too old at all).

[@supersonique001]

IMHO Connery and Lazenby will always be the benchmarks to which I associate the movie Bonds. Fallowing your non negotiable criteria, to which I agree, I fear that Eon along with the Hollywood trainwreck of present day have lost their way and insofar as Fleming's Bond he may in fact be 'deceased, missing in action' ! I believe if he is to be resurrected a new style cinema directed by an astute gifted director(Christopher Nolan) who is not bound by Eon's confusion might do the trick. I may be divulging my age here but a retro re-boot a la 'Last Night in Soho' style would be fantastic ?! Actors? well he must be new, unknown and lets face it actors are a dime a dozen and a necessary evil as the genius Hitchcock used to say! BTW a Patrick McGoohan-like actor would be ideal! I rest my case!

[@macrocosmicorbit3982]

Should certainly be Henry Cavill with Richard Madden as a wild card choice

[@NaNByZero]

Craig is my favorite Bond of all times. So let’s see who will eff it up now. 🕐⚙️🍸

[@Art-is-craft]

He was the worse Bond by a country mile.

[@MexieMex]

I think the best option is to stop making Bond movies for a while. As 'The Message' is more important to people making movies than anything else, going without 007 for a few years is a much better option than having a woke 007 that has nothing at all to do with the character as written/previously portrayed.

[@robertbishop2732]

James Bond is an upper middle class English gentleman of Scottish and Swiss ancestry. Craig looked like and played Bond as a thug and a depressive, unattractive one at that.

[@WICKEDMAN85]

Well thankfully, its blessed with British Actors that could take up the Mantle of Playing James Bond, some included in the list and others missed like Richard Madden, Sam Heughan and Charlie Hunnam. These three actors would be take a unique role and make it their own! End of the day it will come down to Barbara broccoli and her Management Circle. I just hope they keep to the British traditions of James Bond and getting back into proper British suits, Tweeds and Barbour jackets. Those Tom Ford Cuts are not suitable for the everyday man and way too Italian for me and lets remember he is a British Icon First and Foremost! Chees Ash and fellow Chaps.

[@caltoob]

Evan Lee

[@jimmydigital]

Connery and Moore were the best Bonds. I like classic Bond. 1995's Goldeneye was probably the last proper Bond and even then he was losing it a bit. Nowadays Bond has had to evolve to keep up with characters like Ethan and Bourne. When a new Bond film is announced, fanboys care more about what car he'll be driving, who'll be singing the theme tune. Plus, the box-ticking wokery that has to be shovelled into every film nowadays invariably drags its quality and entertainment down.

[@Nikki6x]

It is a dilemma that requires careful study. On the one hand, the character must be updated to the contemporary context in terms of verisimilitude and artistic value. On the other hand, he must be faithful to the past and be recognizable within the context that defines his biography as a character. And, furthermore, it must continue to operate as a popular reference in terms of economic profitability. Personally, I think it's hard to avoid failure in the next election: any flirtation with the "woke" ideology would ruin the character just as much as subjecting him to crazy chases or explosions resolved with Ethan Hunt-style gadgets, which are no longer believable nor enjoyable for the mature viewer. In my opinion, the line to follow is to take the character to the realistic darkness that George Smiley embodies and leave the action behind, providing the character with moral depth and surrounding him with more complex plots at a narrative level. It is a proposal that was already outlined in Skyfall and that can now be carried out with further development. However, if you choose to bury it in more supercars, cutting-edge technology, explosive women and very expensive accessories, I will have the feeling of being in front of a transcript of Roger Moore or Pierce Brosnan, whose films are impossible to watch today without feeling something of other people's shame. Regarding the choice of actor, I would opt for a mature profile, less athletic and more charismatic, with the ability to fill the psychological depth that I think the character deserves.

[@MrAlpinab7]

Luke Evans.

[@nightspore4850]

If Disney has anything to do with it, the next Bond will be Whoopi Goldberg.

[@vhmartinez]

A non-binary Whoopi Goldberg.

[@stephendownes6331]

What about the Prof, from Ask Okey?

[@user-oz4qm6ii1p]

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[@tubian323]

I really, really would like Henry Cavill to be the Next James Bond, he's 41 now so he's in a window where he's not too old and not too young.

[@grantjukes8184]

It would have been great to have Cavill as Bond, but agree that he is now too old. If memory serves me, Fleming had Hoagy Carmichael in mind and not David Niven when describing Bond. It was Harry Saltzman and Chubby Broccali that casted Connery, Fleming had no say in the casting having sold the film rights.

[@Art-is-craft]

Connery was the greatest Bond of them all.

[@ClassicTor]

Cavill is not too old at all