James Bond Producer Michael G. Wilson has ruled out the names of top Hollywood A-listers for the iconic character. Speaking to The Sun, Wilson said that the next Bond must be someone in their 30s, which indicates that the top contenders for the role are Tom Hiddleston (41), Idris Elba (50), and Tom Hardy (45).

Daniel Craig retired as the legendary MI6 agent with his last James Bond movie, No Time to Die (2021). The 54-year-old Craig was arguably the best Bond ever, and filling his shoes is going to be a monumental task for the next chosen actor. Craig joined the franchise in 2006 with Casino Royale and subsequently starred in Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and No Time to Die (2021).

Following Craig’s exit, Idris Elba was highly touted to become the next James Bond, and the veteran actor was also rumoured to have held talks with the producers of the franchise. However, Wilson’s recent comments clearly indicate that Elba is out of the race.

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The Long & Short Of It

Craig's fifth and last Bond film, 'No Time to Die', was the longest 007 movie ever made, according to reports. The film is said to be 163 minutes long. Meanwhile, Craig also holds the record for playing 007 for the longest time.

Height Matters

Craig, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, is said to be the shortest actor to essay the role of 007. The previous Bonds all towered past the 6 foot-range.

Overcoming The Fear

Craig had confessed that he was afraid of guns. In order to play the secret spy in the Bond franchise, the actor had to overcome his fear, and it was a struggle as he had seen a real-life bullet wound.

Casting Controversy

Craig was initially reluctant to play Bond. The producers had to 'woo' him to take up the role. Later, his casting as 007 saw a hurdle (almost) for his blonde hair as all previous Bonds had dark hair. But the actor refused to dye his hair.

Interestingly, the "someone in their 30s" remark opens the door for interesting prospects like Richard Madden (36) and Superman himself, Henry Cavill (39). However, it is too early to predict any names as of now.

FAQs

Who will be the new James Bond?
The producers haven’t selected any actor to replace the outgoing Daniel Craig as James Bond, and there are a number of actors in the race.
Can Idris Elba be the new James Bond?
Though he was highly touted to be the next 007, producer Michael G. Wilson said that they were looking for someone in their 30s, which rules out the 50-year-old Elba.

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James Bond producer rules out three Hollywood A-Listers. Details here

James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson said that they were looking to cast someone in their 30s.