Who Should Be The Next James Bond? Fans Weigh In

Daniel Craig has stepped down from the role of James Bond after five hit movies and 15 years.

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With his exit, everyone is curious about which British actor will take on the mantle, and fans have their favorites.

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Although the character was designed for a white male, there is a push for a Black actor to be cast as Bond.

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Idris Elba has been a part of the Bond rumors since Amy Pascal said it should be him in a leaked email.

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He has joked about getting the role but does not want the color of his skin to influence the decision.

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“Bridgerton” star Rege-Jean Page is another fan favorite for the position.

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He, however, dashed the hopes of his fans when he clarified that any rumors were just that, rumors.

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Cillian Murphy is also another contender due to the similarities between his character on “Peaky Blinders” and the James Bond persona.

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Tom Hardy is another option that has teased his fans about playing Bond; he also has the public support of previous Bond actor, Pierce Brosnan.

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