Amazon Boss Jeff Bezos Asks Who Fans Would Pick as the Next James Bond, and the Answer Is Loud and Clear

Following the surprising announcement of Amazon's acquisition of full creative control over the James Bond franchise, with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson stepping aside, the burning question is: who will be the next 007?

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos himself posed this question to his X/Twitter followers, and the response was overwhelmingly clear. While names like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (a previous frontrunner) were suggested, Henry Cavill emerged as the clear fan favorite.

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The surge in online support for Cavill, fueled by fervent James Bond fans, is undeniable. His involvement in Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 project raises intriguing questions about the possibility of him also taking on the iconic Bond role.

It's worth noting that Cavill famously auditioned for Casino Royale (2006), an audition deemed "tremendous" by director Martin Campbell. However, at 23, he was considered too young for the part, ultimately losing out to Daniel Craig. Campbell himself stated in a 2023 interview with The Express that Cavill would have made an excellent Bond, possessing the looks and physique, but lacked the age at the time. Cavill himself echoed this sentiment in an interview with Josh Horowitz, acknowledging that he likely wasn't ready then and praising Craig's performance.

With Daniel Craig's departure after No Time to Die, the search for his successor was already underway. Campbell's comments suggest a typical Bond actor commitment spans three films, a period of approximately six years. At 40, Cavill would be 50 by the end of a potential three-film run, a factor previously cited as a reason for his rejection. Despite this, his previous audition success and current standing make him a strong contender.