The race for the next star to play the character of James Bond is super fascinating. Top stars from the industry are vying for the role. Fans want their favorite actor to be the next MI6 agent, and fan campaigns for their respective idol to be cast in the role is gathering steam.
Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and others have been cited as possible contenders for the role. However, a dark horse has entered the race and has apparently leapfrogged all others in the quest to become the next 007.
This wild card entry is none other than Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page. The actor has a fascinating filmography record and seems to be the perfect fit for the role. He has an enormous fan following that is totally dedicated to the star and wants him to be the next James Bond. But oes he have what it takes to beat other celebrities like Tom Hardy and Cavill? Time will tell.
Tom Hardy Out of James Bond Race After This Star Beats Top 007 Contenders
Tom Hardy is one of the most hardworking and incredibly talented actors who has proved his versatility as an artist by starring in genre-busting projects. He has played varied roles throughout his flourishing career and has established himself as a leading star. Since Hollywood legend Daniel Craig left the James Bond franchise, there have been numerous rumors and speculations about who will take up the 007 mantle for future sequels.
Many A-list actors like Hardy, Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, among more, have been the top contenders to play the title role. In 2021, rumors began that the Inception movie star might play the famous 007 character as he subtly refused to discuss the matter when asked about the same in a previous interview. The actor shared:
“There’s a saying amongst us in the fraternity of acting “that if you talk about it, you’re automatically out of the race. So I can’t possibly comment on that one!”
Fans have been debating on the internet for a long time about who will play the role of British secret agent in the future installments of the lucrative James Bond franchise. Recently, Harris Dickinson has joined the list recently to play the part. Nevertheless, Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page remains the number one contender, beating Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Tom Hardy from the race.
Regé-Jean Page Remains at the top of the list To play James Bond
James Bond, based on Ian Fleming’s novel secret agent, the role has been one of the most widely regarded and famous characters to exist in American cinema, played by many Hollywood legends in the past sequels of the franchise.
Actors like George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig have donned this character attire and have effectively played the role on the silver screen. Now that makers are looking for the perfect star to play this iconic role, joining the hot list of contenders, Harris Dickinson has recently entered the list to play this iconic role.
Having played the British secret agent on the silver screen in the five installments of the spy film series, Craig last appeared in No Time to Die. After he departed from the series, several actors have been speculated to play the role and have shown interest in taking on such a significant part.
While Henry Cavill fans are campaigning on the internet for him to play the part, Tom Hardy, who has also shown interest in the role, might have left the James Bond race, as Regé-Jean Page remains the top runner beating all others in the quest to become the next 007.
Source: Express UK
