(Nexstar) – The main news in the world of 007 this week was the internet shaking and upsetting. On Thursday, Amazon MGM Studios, which owns the long-running James Bond franchise, announced that the studio will take over creative control of the series.
The franchise has been creatively managed since 1995 by the children of “007” producers Albert R. Broccoli, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. The possibilities of new controls.
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Chief among the questions about the future of the series? Eternal Question: Who will be the next James Bond?
On X, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said to her 6 million followers, “Who chose the next bond?”
Popular answers included several names that have been stolen over the years, including Idris Elba, Michael Fassbender, and Tom Hardy. New and popular picks include “Craven” actor Aaron Taylor Johnson, who is rumored to have been screen-tested with Broccoli in March 2022, and Cinephile, who starred alongside Nicole Kidman in the erotic thriller “Baby Girl.” Includes “IT Boy” Harris Dickinson.
Hollywood, California – December 12: Aaron Taylor Johnson will be attending the Los Angeles premiere of the focus feature “Nosferatu” at the TCL Chinese Theatre, which will be held in Hollywood, California on December 12, 2024. (Photo: Kayla Oaddams/Filmmagic) London, UK – December 10: Idris Elba will take part in the UK premiere of “Sonic The Hedgehog 3” at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, UK on December 10, 2024. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Wireimage) Harris Dickinson at the Los Angeles premiere of “Babygirl” at the Los Angeles Theater on December 11, 2024. (Variety by Gilbert Flores/Getty Images) London, England – October 23: Tom Hardy performs the UK premiere of “Venom: The Last Dance” at BFI IMAX in London, England on October 23, 2024. I will be attending. Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu by Getty Images) London, UK – December 8: Michael Fassbender attends the 27th British Independence Film Awards (BIFA) Ceremony at the Roundhouse in London, UK on December 8, 2024 (Wictol Schmanowitz/Anadoll via Getty Images) Gold Coast, Australia – February 7: Henry Cavill will pos for the 2025 AACTA Awards presented by the Fossel Group. Hota (home of art) on February 7th, 2025, on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo: AFI’s Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
However, one actor still governs James Bond fans who have been cast for years.
Perhaps social media favorite fantasy James Bond is 41-year-old Henry Cavill, who is best known for his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe. Cavill commented last year on his long-term desire for playing the world’s most famous secret agent.
“Can we all agree that Henry Cavill will be the best James Bond?” One of the most popular replies for a Bezos post was read.
But is it possible that actually happens?
During the reporting of “Non-Exceptional War Ministry,” where Cavill himself played the fictional version of a special real-life British veteran who was part of Bond’s inspiration for Ian Fleming, Cavill knew. Like all of us who spoke to “The Rich Eisenshow.”
Henry Caville at the New York premiere of “Non-gentlemanly War Ministry” held at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City on April 15, 2024. (Photo: Kristina Bumphrey/Variety by Getty Images)
“I don’t know, the only rumors I have to leave. Same information as you. Maybe I’m old now, maybe I’m not, we see. That’s Barbara It’s up to broccoli and microphone, Wilson, but we’ll see what their plans are,” Cavill said.
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Given the changing security guards in the bond world, it is unclear whether Cavill will be seriously considered. Interestingly, Cavil had previously auditioned for Bond and was loved by “Casino Royale” director Martin Campbell, but eventually worked with Daniel Craig.
“He was great. His performance was incredible. And if Daniel hadn’t existed, Henry would have made a great bond. He looked great, he was very handsome. , very carved,” Campbell said.
Ultimately, age and timing can be important.
Based on the length of mathematics and Craig’s bond run, Cavill, 41, was four years older than he began his 15-year tenure. Once Cavill was cast and started this year, he turned 56 at the end of a similar run.
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However, Bond Superfan and author of “Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond Fan,” Mark O’Connell told the BBC she thinks Amazon is “young.”
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“There are a lot of people who keep getting quoted. [and]O’Connell specifically spoke about Hardy, 47, and O’Connell said. Kingsley Ben Adder, 38, recently portrayed musician Bob Marley in “Bob Marley: One Love.”
At the end of last year, there was a huge rumour that actor Josh O’Connor (“challenger”) was very much preferred to take on the role, but the 34-year-old Brittt came from the jokes he made. He said he believed that he had been. O’Connor added: “If I were bonding, I don’t know about it.”
O’Connor could bring a new kind of masculinity to the hypermasculine character. O’Connor himself has become a well-known “internet boyfriend” and is widely praised for his soft and kind attitude. Last summer, O’Connor was featured as a poster boy for what is actively referred to as the “fruity boy” trend.
In light of recent Bond news, Daily Mail worked with British gambling company William Hill to determine the odds of various actors rumored to be bonds. In the end, William Hill gave him the possibility of becoming a 7/1 bond.
Only time can tell what the next era of “Bond” will look like, but as usual, fans and movie fans await.
