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James Bond creator, Barbara Broccoli offered a rough image of what fans of the franchise can expect the next lead to look like. While the team is still looking for the next Bond to take on the role after Daniel Craig, Broccoli has dropped hints about the next Bond. He revealed that the next hero chosen will be 30 years old and there is no requirement for him to be a white man.
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Bond creator talks about the next hero
Speaking to The Associated Press about who might step into the role following Craig’s retirement following No Time to Die, Broccoli said, “It’s a big decision.” He said that the next Bond would be a “man”. According to the agency’s report, “Probably his age would be around 30.” Whiteness is not a given.”
The actor is next expected to star in a decade’s worth of films and this will be part of his contract. Broccoli also admitted that he was prepared for the overwhelming reaction that would follow the announcement of the new name, as was the case when Craig was first recruited for the role. His co-producer and brother Michael G. Wilson said, “Every time we cast a new actor, the movies change. It is the excitement of a new bond, a new direction,” as reported by The Independent. He added, “Every single one of these guys who played this role brought something new and different to the table.”
The current favorite for the role is actor Aaron-Taylor Johnson as rumors of him being the next 007 agent have been swirling in Tinseltown since January 2023. Rumors state that he did a screen test for the role and impressed Broccoli. , Former Bond actors James Price, Pierce Brosnan and George Lazenby also praised him and expressed confidence in him being the right candidate to play the role.
Other actors in the running include Regé-Jean Page, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy and Idris Elba, who have been suggested as potential Bonds by fans over the years.
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Daniel Craig reacts to new Bond casting
In a recent interview, Craig was asked, “If you were to pass the James Bond torch, who would you like to see play him?” However, fans were disappointed, with the actor responding “I don’t care.”
Craig has the longest reign of playing a character in a film franchise. Craig was a part of five Bond films starting with Casino Royale in 2006. Their other titles include Quantum of Solace in 2008, Skyfall in 2012, Specter in 2015, and No Time to Die in 2021.
