Following Amazon's acquisition of creative control over the James Bond franchise, replacing long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the question of who will be the next 007 is dominating headlines. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos even posed the question to his X/Twitter followers, resulting in a clear frontrunner.
While contenders like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have been suggested, Henry Cavill enjoys overwhelming fan support.
AnswerSee ResultsCavill's surge in popularity follows Bezos' tweet, fueled by numerous Bond fans advocating for the Superman and Witcher actor to succeed Daniel Craig. His involvement in Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 project further fuels speculation. Interestingly, Cavill previously auditioned for Casino Royale (2006), with director Martin Campbell praising his "tremendous" performance, but he was deemed too young at the time.
Campbell later stated that Cavill would have made an "excellent Bond" had Daniel Craig not been cast. Cavill himself acknowledged he was likely unprepared at the time and praised Craig's performance.
While producers actively sought Craig's replacement after No Time to Die, Campbell noted the typical three-film commitment for Bond actors, suggesting Cavill, at 40, would be a suitable age to undertake the role. Despite being previously considered too young, his current age and experience now make him a strong contender.
