Poll Reveals Fan Favorite for New James Bond

Following the surprising announcement of Amazon's acquisition of full creative control over the James Bond franchise, with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson stepping aside, the burning question is: who will be the next 007?

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos posed this very question to his X/Twitter followers, and the response was overwhelming. While several actors, including Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (a previous frontrunner), received considerable support, Henry Cavill emerged as the clear fan favorite.

Who’d You Pick as the Next Bond?

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Bezos' tweet quickly propelled Henry Cavill to trending status, fueled by numerous James Bond fans advocating for the Superman and Witcher star to succeed Daniel Craig. Speculation now centers on whether Cavill's chances have improved given Amazon's newly acquired control. Cavill is already committed to starring in and producing Amazon's highly anticipated Warhammer 40,000 adaptation. Could a Bond role be next?

Interestingly, Cavill famously auditioned for the role in 2006's Casino Royale (footage of which is available online). Casino Royale director Martin Campbell described the audition as "tremendous," but the then 23-year-old Cavill was deemed too young, losing out to Daniel Craig.

In a 2023 interview with The Express, Campbell stated, "He looked great in the audition. His acting was tremendous. And look, if Daniel didn’t exist, Henry would have made an excellent Bond." Cavill himself, in an interview with Josh Horowitz, acknowledged he was likely too young at the time and praised Craig's performance.

The search for Bond's successor following Daniel Craig's departure in No Time to Die is well-documented. Campbell noted that actors often commit to three films, a timeframe that could make Cavill, at 40, a suitable candidate. While previously considered too young, his current age and experience could make him an ideal choice.