Jeff Bezos Polls Fans on Next James Bond, Clear Winner Emerges

In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has taken the reins of the iconic James Bond franchise, with long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stepping aside. This shift has sparked widespread speculation and excitement about who will step into the shoes of the legendary 007 following Daniel Craig's departure.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos took to social media to gauge fans' opinions on the next James Bond, prompting a fervent response. While names like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have been floated as potential candidates, one name stands out as the overwhelming fan favorite: Henry Cavill.

Following Bezos' tweet, Henry Cavill quickly became a trending topic online, fueled by enthusiastic support from James Bond fans eager to see the Superman and Witcher actor take on the role. The buzz around Cavill has intensified with Amazon's full control over the franchise, especially given his recent commitment to star in and produce Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 project.

Cavill's connection to the Bond franchise is well-documented. He famously auditioned for the role during the casting of 2006's Casino Royale. Director Martin Campbell praised Cavill's audition, describing it as "tremendous," but ultimately, the then-23-year-old lost out to Daniel Craig due to his youth.

In a 2023 interview with The Express, Campbell reflected on Cavill's audition, saying, "He looked great in the audition. His acting was tremendous. And look, if Daniel didn’t exist Henry would have made an excellent Bond. He looked terrific, he was in great physical shape… very handsome, very chiseled. He just looked a little young at that time back then."

Cavill himself acknowledged the close call in an interview with Josh Horowitz, stating, "It was ultimately down to, and this is what I’ve been told, it was just down to me and Daniel, and I was the younger option. They obviously went with Daniel and I think it was an amazing choice to go with Daniel. I probably wasn’t ready at the time and I think Daniel did an incredible job over the past movies, so I’m happy they made that choice."

The search for the next James Bond intensified after Daniel Craig's exit with No Time to Die. Campbell noted, "By the time Daniel got to [No Time To Die] really he was at an age where one more would have been too old for him." He also mentioned the typical contract for Bond actors, suggesting they usually commit to three films, which could span about six years. "Henry’s 40, so by the time he’s done the third one he’s going to be 50. Anything beyond that’s two, three years per Bond. He’s in good shape Henry, he’s a good guy. He did very well in the audition, but ironically, he was too young."

As Amazon takes the helm of the Bond franchise, the possibility of Henry Cavill stepping into the iconic role has never been more tantalizing. With his proven track record and fan support, the stage could be set for Cavill to finally embody the suave and sophisticated 007.