Actor Tom Hiddleston enters the battle for the role of Bond

Tom Hiddleston, although in Vietnam filming, caused a stir when he expressed his willingness to replace Daniel Craig as 007 in the new film.

Reheat the war

“If one day the producers ask me for this role, I think they might have knocked on the right door,” Tom Hiddleston told the Sunday Times. Playing the role of a charming spy is always the dream of all leading British actors. Tom Hiddleston became more famous after playing Loki in the movie Thor. Just turning 35, Tom started thinking about a role that would enhance his reputation as well as his career. He officially joined the list of actors who have asked him to play in the media.

Tom Hiddleston (left) faces strong contender Tom Hardy in the battle for the new 007 role.

In a recent interview with the Sunday Times, Tom expressed his burning desire: “I am a big fan of the 007 series. The film Spectre came out just as we were filming Kong: Skull Island in Hawaii. The whole crew, including me, had only one thought in mind - we must go see it right away. I loved the script, the acting and all the legends surrounding the main character. In fact, I love everything about Bond. If I were to get the role, I would be very conscious of the physical aspect.”

Tom Hiddleston wants to take on the role of having to enter a battle with Tom Hardy. The 38-year-old British actor is known for his roles in Legend, Mad Max: Dangerous Road, The Revenant. If Mad Max is a film with a strong entertainment, The Revenant proves Tom Hardy's mettle in a more artistic film. The role received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and Leonardo DiCaprio had to thank him when receiving the Oscar. Foreign newspapers highly appreciate Hardy's potential among potential candidates. If only comparing the two, Hardy is more convincing, because Hiddleston's appearance is still more haunted by villain roles.

Aidan Turner has also not been shy about expressing his ambition to play 007. The 32-year-old Irish actor has been given 4-to-1 odds by British newspapers, on par with Hardy. Online fans have even launched a campaign to support him, with the witty slogan: “He’s Turner, Aidan Turner” - a parody of James Bond’s famous line.

Previously, Idris Elba caused a stir with rumors about playing 007, but no black actor has ever taken on the lead role. The possibility of him replacing Daniel Craig is a bit of a dream. The list continues with Damian Lewis and Ewan McGregor.

Daniel finished his work.with Bond?

Up to this point, Barbara Broccoli, the owner of the James Bond films, has not answered the phone to any actor. The first reason is that Daniel Craig has not officially refused the role. When Spectre was released, Daniel Craig always mentioned in interviews his intention to withdraw. "I would rather cut off my hand than do another Bond film", a statement that made many people think he was moving away from this image, but those were still unofficial words. Not long after, actor Mark Strong - a close friend of Daniel Craig - answered the press interview saying "Daniel Craig is done with Bond". Originally, Mark Strong wanted to play a villain to face Craig once, but there was no more opportunity.

Through a source, the production company Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Eon announced to the British newspaper The Sun that Daniel Craig is “an integral part of the new Bond story and a decisive contributor to the franchise’s revenue. He brings in $2 billion.” To keep this billion-dollar actor, the producer is willing to make every effort. The clearest evidence is postponing the release of the 25th film to 2018 instead of next year as planned, creating conditions for Daniel Craig to participate in the American series Purity. Daniel Craig became famous from British TV series, if he participates in Purity, it will be the first American TV series for the reigning 007.

Daniel Craig has not made any official comments about his role in Purity or the new James Bond. He has remained silent in the face of all the rumors, perhaps as a way to wait and see. Although he has been through four films, Daniel Craig's performance has not declined to the point where the audience is still fascinated by the coolness of Bond - Craig. If he accepts to wear the James Bond costume again, he will join the list of actors who have played 007 in five consecutive films alongside Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan.

Spectre, the 24th 007 film, grossed over $880.3 million. It also set a record for using 8,000 liters of gasoline and 33 kg of explosives for the Moroccan desert scene. Everywhere Bond goes in the film, there are explosions.

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