10 Actors Rumored to Play the Next James Bond

Tom Hiddleston, Jason Statham, and Henry Cavill caused a stir when fans suggested they play 007 after Daniel Craig refused to continue.

Gillian Anderson

On May 23, The X-Files actress Gillian Anderson shared a fan-made poster on her personal page. The collage shows Anderson standing in front of a gun barrel and the classic 007 logo. The actress captioned it: "This is Bond. Jane Bond."The poster has been liked nearly 30,000 times, shared more than 13,000 times and has gone viral on social media. Many fans have suggested that the next 007 should be a woman and that Gillian Anderson could play the role.

Tom Hiddleston

According to betting site Ladbrokes, Hiddleston is the most popular pick to play the next James Bond.Some sources said he went out to eat with director Sam Mendes - who made two episodes of Skyfall and Spectre - to talk about the role.In an interview with The Sunday Times in early March, the Kong: Skull Island actor expressed his desire to play Bond. The star confided:"I love the theme, the iconic imagery and the mythos of James Bond. I love it all. If the opportunity came knocking, it would be great."

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill is rumored to have spoken to James Bond producers about the role. Earlier in March, the British actor shared on The Graham Norton Show: "I'm very busy with Superman but if the opportunity comes up and the producers want me to play it, that would be great."

When asked if it would be greedy to play both Superman and James Bond, Cavill replied: “Is it greedy or wonderful?” Henry Cavill once attracted attention when he played a spy in the action film The Man from UNCLE (2015) directed by Guy Ritchie.

Jason Statham

Last June, the actorFast and Furious 7confirmed to The Guardian his desire to play 007.Jason Statham said: “I want to play 007. Daniel Craig is the perfect James Bond. I will bring a good James Bond, a very different 007.”

Jason Statham is considered suitable for the role of James Bond because the British star has an accent that is a mixture of Sean Connery's Scottish accent and Timothy Dalton's Welsh accent - both actors who became famous for playing famous spies. Jason Statham's appearance also fits the image of a modern British spy, instead of the traditional spy model of the foggy country.

Tom Hardy

On the BoyleSports betting site,"bad boy"Tom Hardy was voted James Bond ahead of Michael Fassbender, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Dougray Scott, Rupert Friend and Dominic West. "We're expecting Tom Hardy to be the frontrunner for 007," said Liam Glynn, editor of the site.BoyleSportshad a huge influence on Tom Hardy getting the role".

Tom Hardy is considered suitable because of his experience in action films such as The Revenant, Mad Max and Legend. In particular, experts say he successfully renewed the image of the character "Mad Max" associated with Mel Gibson in last summer's blockbuster.

Idris Elba

In a leaked letter from Sony in late 2014, the company's CEO considered the possibility of Idris Elba replacing Daniel Craig as 007. Currently, the black actor has a large fan base and even veteran actors who have played Bond such as Pierce Brosnan and George Lazenby have voiced their support. The two actors believe that Idris Elba playing Bond will refresh the image of the legendary spy compared to white actors. A fanpage namedWe want Idris Elba for James Bond now has over 30,000 followers.

Idris Elba expressed: "Yes, if it was given to me, I could absolutely take it on. Even if it wasIf I become 007, don't call me black James Bond".

Michael Fassbender

Although James Bond is British and many believe the role should be played by a British actor, Michael Fassbender is still considered by many fans to be the perfect choice for the role. Over the past three years, the German-born actor has shone through the X-Men trilogy about the young mutants. In 2015, the star38 years oldhighly appreciated for playing Apple legend - Steve Jobs - in the biographical film of the same name.Previously, he was recognized for his acting ability with his role as a lonely sex addict in the movie Shame. The role brought him the Volpi Award for "Best Actor" at the 2011 Venice Film Festival.

Hugh Jackman

In September 2015, the Australian actor said: "I was invited to play 007 in 2003. At that time, I was about to do X-Men part 2 so I didn't have any free time. It was not easy to turn down that role. If I were invited again now, I would consider it very carefully." Currently, Hugh Jackman has a lot of free time because he will say goodbye to the X-Men series after the film released in 2017. Many fans think that Hugh Jackman could be a reasonable choice for the next 007.

Jamie Dornan

On betting site Ladbrokes, Jamie Dornan is also a prominent candidate for the role of 007. Thanks to his handsome and charming appearance in the movie 50 Shades of Grey, the Irish actor was named the "sex symbol" of the silver screen in 2015. His acting ability and demeanor also give him a high chance of playing James Bond.

James Norton

The British star, born in 1985, was nominated for a BAFTA for his role in the TV series Happy Valley. He was recently praised for playing the main role - Duke Andrei Bolkonsky - in the series adapted from the classic novel War and Peace by the great writer Leo Tolstoy. He is supported by many British audiences to play Bond.The actor shared that he would be happy if he had the opportunity to transform into spy 007.

According to VNE