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James Bond, what an iconic name, right? Everyone knows him. But Daniel Craig, who played the role so well, seems to be done with it. Now fans are all abuzz about who’s going to be the next James Bond. They’re even running polls. Among all the chatter and voting, one thing’s clear: people want diversity.
Recent polls show a strong preference for a person of color (POC) to take over the role, leaving contenders like Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy in the dust. Leading the pack in speculation is the acclaimed actor Idris Elba.
Daniel Craig Has Finished His Time With James Bond
So, everyone knows thatDaniel Craig’stime as James Bond is up. We’ve all enjoyed his stint as 007, but now it’s time to bid him farewell. Now there’s a big question lingering around: Who’s next in line to fill those iconic shoes?
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The 56-year-old once said he’d rather do anything than play Bond again, but hey, never say never, right? But as things look now,No Time To Diereally was his swan song.
In an interview back in April 2020, Craig made it crystal clear that he was done with Bond for good. In an interview with theLos Angeles Times, he explained why he wanted to kill his character, He said,
“Two things, one for myself and one for the franchise. I was like, Well, you need to reset again. So let’s kill my character off and go find another Bond and go find another story. Start at [age] 23, start at 25, start at 30. The other was so that I could move on. I don’t want to go back.”
Looks like he’s ready to move on to new adventures. Throughout his Bond tenure, Craig brought a gritty edge to the character, giving him a modern twist. But now, he’s ready to pass the torch, suggesting it’s time for a fresh face to take on the role.
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But who will it be? Fans are buzzing with speculation, even running their own polls to pick the next 007. And with A-list actors in the mix, it’s anyone’s guess who will nab the coveted role.
Who Will Be The Next James Bond?
Fans are excited as they speculate about who will be the next James Bond. In an interesting twist, a quiz has popped up, helping fans discover which famous 007 they align with.
The latest poll reveals thatIdris Elba, known for his role inLuther, snagged one in five votes, beating out contenders like Tom Hardy and Henry Cavill.
The panel game matches fans with their closest Bond counterpart, considering factors like weapon preference and dream car. James Norton, Cillian Murphy, and even Aaron Taylor-Johnson emerged as popular choices among respondents.
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However, nearly half of fans admitted they might skip future Bond films if they’re not keen on the next actor. An agent forLottoland.co.uk, which conducted the survey, noted the nation’s avid interest in the topic. As perThe Sun,it was revealed,
“James Bond is a topic that certainly gets the nation talking. There are some really interesting names to make it into the top 20 list, but it’s not a shock to see Idris Elba taking the top spot with his sleek and cool demeanor. Let’s hope the casting agents see this.”
However, with many A-list actors in contention, only time will tell who will fill Bond’s shoes next, but Elba’s action-packed resume certainly makes him a compelling candidate.
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.
