The hunt for the subsequent James Bond is firmly underway, and it looks like Denis Villeneuve is taking a really totally different course in direction of his 007 sequel than many followers had been anticipating. Whereas Amazon’s brief listing reportedly contained some massive names, Villeneuve has allegedly claimed that he is in search of any person extra “unknown.”
This adjustments the sphere massively, and several other of the earlier frontrunners will now not be within the working for the enduring position. There’s been no official affirmation on precisely what “unknown” means, however a number of the main James Bond candidates over the previous few years actually do not match the invoice.
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Tom Holland
For a protracted whereas, it appeared like Tom Holland could possibly be the main Bond candidate. His title was being talked about in each dialog, and he completely match into Amazon’s aforementioned standards. Sadly, Villeneuve’s reported insistence on a “recent face” makes it most unlikely that Holland stays within the working.
Not solely is Holland presently one of many main faces of the MCU, however he is additionally about to star in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey subsequent yr. These could have appeared like small inconveniences at first, however it now looks like Holland’s schedule and profile are very totally different from what Villeneuve is in search of.
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Harris Dickinson
Of the three actors initially named on Amazon’s want listing, Harris Dickinson now looks like the almost definitely candidate. He is British, he is the right age, and he is simply unknown sufficient that many audiences can be unfamiliar together with his work. He is been in a number of nice initiatives, however this might be his first main main position.
Dickinson may also be showing in Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics very quickly, so he could not be capable of commit as a lot time to James Bond as essential. One of many important causes Amazon is reportedly in search of a youthful actor is to allow them to carry the franchise for a few years, and this can be too massive a dedication.
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Callum Turner
Callum Turner is among the newer names to hitch the James Bond dialog, and whereas he is actually not as “unknown” because the extra probably candidates, he clearly stands a shot at touchdown the position. There is a cause he is gathered such momentum over the previous few months: he matches the archetype of 007 completely.
In every of his roles, Turner is constantly charming, stylish, and charismatic, and these are traits that any James Bond actor must possess in abundance. If Villeneuve and Amazon should compromise and forged any person who’s already well-known however hasn’t fairly reached their potential, Turner is the plain shout.
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Henry Golding
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Henry Golding’s title has constantly been within the dialog for James Bond ever since Daniel Craig’s exit in No Time To Die, however for some cause, he is by no means been thought-about the plain frontrunner. He is a British actor in his mid-to-late thirties with an in depth catalog who at all times turns in passionate, elegant performances.
With lots of the main James Bond candidates seemingly knocked out of the working due to Villeneuve’s new standards, this could possibly be the right alternative for Golding to lastly rise to the highest. He is already made waves as a robust applicant for the position, so there isn’t any doubt that he is on Villeneuve’s radar already.
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Aaron Pierre
Ever since his distinctive efficiency in Insurgent Ridge final yr, Aaron Pierre has constantly been on the prime of the polls to guide the subsequent James Bond film. It is exhausting to think about Pierre as “unknown” anymore, given how a lot he is been mentioned over the previous yr, however his present catalog is pretty small in contrast with different candidates.
Insurgent Ridge is considered one of Pierre’s solely main roles to this point, as his different mainstream appearances have sometimes been supporting characters in initiatives like The Morning Present and Outdated. Insurgent Ridge proved that he is received the pure charisma and sharp physicality to guide an motion film much like James Bond – so why not James Bond itself?
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Lucien Laviscount
Lucien Laviscount is among the newer entries into the James Bond contest, however he rapidly appears to be turning into a favourite amongst followers. His younger age and small filmography make him an ideal candidate for Villeneuve’s “recent face” strategy, and his breakout position in Emily in Paris instantly offered him as the right 007.
Laviscount will return to Emily in Paris as a sequence common sooner or later, which may hinder his possibilities of touchdown this demanding position – however this will not be an issue, because it could possibly be some time earlier than Bond 26 enters manufacturing anyway. The latest studies recommend Villeneuve is ready till Dune 3 is completed earlier than filming (through Deadline).
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Leo Woodall
One other latest entry to the competition, Leo Woodall first turned a severe contender to play James Bond following his look in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy earlier this yr. He’d appeared in a number of mainstream initiatives earlier than, however this was his first time taking part in such a charismatic main man – and he clearly left an impression.
At 29 years previous, Woodall is among the youngest actors within the dialog for James Bond, however this might show to be a bonus. As talked about, Amazon can be in search of any person who can carry the franchise into the longer term – and Woodall’s profession is presently within the good spot to make that occur.
Many followers have additionally theorized that Bond 26 can be a “Younger Bond” story, following the early years of the spy’s profession as he works his method up the ranks and earns his 007 title. A youthful actor like Woodall may make this a really possible and inspiring chance.
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Archie Madekwe
Archie Madekwe has actually confirmed himself to be an interesting actor lately, however it nonetheless seems like he is ready for that “massive break” that would push him to the superstardom he deserves. After supporting roles in Saltburn, Midsommar, and Voyagers, Villeneuve’s Bond sequel could possibly be the film that lastly offers him that likelihood.
Though Madekwe has loads of spectacular credit to his title, he is nonetheless younger sufficient and early sufficient into his profession that he would not really feel misplaced as an “unknown” Bond candidate. His latest flip in Lurker was the efficiency that sealed the deal for a lot of followers, as he is actually starting to return into his personal as an actor.
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David Jonsson
David Jonsson’s profession appears to be on an upward trajectory like no different. From his scene-stealing position in HBO’s Trade, to his recognition with the BAFTA Rising Star Award earlier this yr, Jonsson clearly has one thing massive lined up in his future. James Bond may completely be that for him.
David Jonsson could be a wonderful James Bond, and it might really feel like a really pure development for his profession in the mean time. He is received expertise main Hollywood blockbusters like Alien: Romulus and The Lengthy Stroll, however this franchise comes with the load of legacy and inheritance that clearly locations it greater on the ladder.
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Damson Idris
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Loads of the main James Bond candidates have constructed their narratives over a number of years, however only a few have crashed into the scene fairly as abruptly and dramatically as Damson Idris. After his endlessly charismatic efficiency in F1: The Film earlier this yr, followers instantly started to see the imaginative and prescient for Idris as the subsequent Bond.
Whereas it is exhausting to think about any person who shared the display with Brad Pitt as “unknown”, Idris admittedly would not have that many credit to his title. His roles in Black Mirror and Outdoors the Wire weren’t as star-making because the actor certainly hoped, however Bond may lastly propel him to that degree of success.
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James Bond 26
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Fleming: The Man Who Can be Bond