When Daniel Craig resigned from his position James Bond After the release of the 2021 film, “No Time to Die”, fans around the world are looking for the next actor worthy of being 007.
The root even suggested several actors who would fit the role, including Damson Idris, Regé-Jean Page, Daniel Kaluuya, John Boyega and Kingsely Ben-Adir.
But after stepping back and looking at the actors who separated themselves from the pack, we see a pattern in one actor in particular. Is it a coincidence that Aaron Pierre, the British actor, is everywhere at the moment, and especially in films that showcase his specific talents? In other words, is Pierre prepared to become the next secret agent of the British Secret Service (MI6)?
That’s our theory, but hear us out. In his role as Terry Richmond in the 2024 film “Rebel Ridge,” Pierre proved he had the physical qualities necessary to play James Bond.
Just watch this fight scene from the movie and imagine Pierre in a tuxedo instead of casual clothes. He can bicker with the best of them.
Additionally, he has shown that he has acting skills through his various roles. He played a tough-as-nails ex-Marine (“Rebel Ridge”), a black slave in the 1800s (“Rebel Ridge”).The Underground Railroad“), Malcolm X (”Genius : MLK/X“), and even a lion cub (“Mufasa: The Lion King”).
The fact that none of these roles are like the others speaks to his skills as a movie star.
Finally, (and perhaps most importantly), he has the looks. While it may not be the most important aspect of being 007, Bond is an infamous lady-killer who can have almost any woman he wants. This is what makes him a flawed and interesting character, because often the women he falls in love with cause him a lot of trouble. If you go to any social media platform, you will see that thousands of women are always fawning over the young man. Just check TikTok daily and several edits highlight its looks.
Not that he needs our help, since he’s already doing pretty well. But we voted for it. Pierre is the future of 007.
This story was originally published on The Root, our sister site, on January 10.
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