Following Amazon's acquisition of James Bond's creative rights, and the departure of long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the search for the next 007 is underway. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos's X/Twitter poll revealed a clear frontrunner: Henry Cavill.
While contenders like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have been mentioned, Cavill enjoys overwhelming fan support. His popularity surged after Bezos's poll, highlighting the significant number of Bond enthusiasts advocating for the Superman and Witcher star.
Speculation is rife regarding Cavill's increased chances, given Amazon's involvement. Cavill's commitment to Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 project fuels this speculation – could a Bond role follow?
Cavill's past audition for 2006's Casino Royale is well-documented; Casino Royale director Martin Campbell described the audition as "tremendous." However, Cavill, then 23, was deemed too young for the role, ultimately losing out to Daniel Craig.
Campbell later 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 acknowledged he was likely "not ready at the time" and praised Craig's performance.
With Daniel Craig's departure after No Time to Die, producers were actively seeking a successor. Campbell noted that Bond actors typically commit to three films, a timeframe that aligns with Cavill's current age (40). While previously deemed too young, Cavill's age now presents a viable option, potentially fulfilling the three-film commitment without exceeding an age deemed too old for the role.
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