Since the end of the Daniel Craig era in 2021 with Dying can waitfans of James Bond are awaiting replacement. If rumors have continued to swell in Hollywood, with names like those of Idris Elba, Theo James and Paul Mescal mentioned regularly, MGM and Amazon have still not officially announced the new 007. However, the producers historical figures of the saga, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, revealed the new “criteria” for selection as to Daniel Craig’s successor.
Unsurprisingly, it will be a man in his thirties and ready to commit to ten years. For comparison, Daniel Craig had played the secret agent in five films, released between 2006 (Casino Royale) et 2021 (Dying can wait). His predecessor, Pierce Brosnan, played him in four films, released between 1995 (GoldenEye) et 2002 (Die another day), a decidedly more fruitful and intense score for the saga. Finally, the two producers specify that the new James Bond could potentially be racialized.
While waiting for the final revelation, which is taking its time while the 26th opus of the franchise has still not been confirmed, we wanted to make our predictions to the editorial team regarding the succession of Daniel Craig. These are vague but exciting theories, sometimes very realistic or completely slammed to the ground, but always given with elegance British and the taste for risk.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson : He’s British, in his thirties, knows kicker of the asses and has already played superheroes in three-piece suits in the MCU. A 007, a bit bobo, but in full capacity.
Glen Powell : He was able to don all the double agent costumes in Richard Linklater’s latest film, Hit Manall with class and above all a lot of self-deprecation, a quality that Mister Bond may have sometimes lacked in the past…
Rice Ahmed: What are the criteria? You need someone not too old, who can play the role for 10/15 years, someone charismatic, a good actor above all, not too identified despite everything and someone modern, who refreshes a little the saga — as Craig had done. Well, there you go, eh.
Eric and Ramzy: Because it’s time to give James Bond a new lease of life, we’re offering two with this duo. Éric and Ramzy have already given us a taste of espionage and risky missions in Double Zeroso we can calmly leave them the keys to the Aston Martin.
Lewis Hamilton : He is class personified and an expert in speed and risk. Do I really need to argue further? I don’t think so.
Central Cee : An Englishman who knows how to drive cars, flirt seriously and stay classy in all situations? Central Cee ticks all the boxes, plus with his latest collab Rimowa he even already has enough to store Mr.’s gadgets.
