Amazon's acquisition of James Bond's creative control has ignited a fervent debate: who will be the next 007? Jeff Bezos' X/Twitter poll revealed a clear frontrunner.
While contenders like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are in the running, Henry Cavill emerges as the overwhelming fan favorite.
AnswerSee ResultsCavill's surge in popularity following Bezos' tweet is undeniable. Many Bond fans advocate for the Superman and Witcher actor to succeed Daniel Craig. His involvement in Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 project fuels speculation about a potential Bond role.
Interestingly, Cavill auditioned for Casino Royale in 2006, an audition director Martin Campbell deemed "tremendous." However, at 23, he was considered too young. Campbell later stated that Cavill would have made an excellent Bond had Daniel Craig not been cast. Cavill himself acknowledged he likely wasn't ready at the time and praised Craig's performance.
The search for Bond's successor after No Time to Die is well-documented. Campbell notes that actors typically commit to three films, a commitment that, considering the time between films, would place Cavill, now 40, at around 50 by the end of a potential trilogy. While acknowledging Cavill's suitability, Campbell reiterates that age was a factor in his previous rejection.
