Followers are satisfied they’ve ‘labored out’ that Tom Holland would be the subsequent James Bond, after recognizing a hyperlink which the actor has to Amazon’s upcoming 007 movie.
Ever since Daniel Craig’s James Bond met a fairly explosive finish in 2021’s No Time To Die, the subject of who would take over the position of the enduring British spy has captured the eye of many.
Aaron Taylor Johnson seems to be the present frontrunner to play 007, whereas the likes of Idris Elba, James Norton, Harris Dickinson, Josh O’Connor and Tom Hardy have additionally been put ahead by curious followers.
However given the variety of names nonetheless doing the rounds, it is truthful to say that casting for the following Mr Bond remains to be very a lot up within the air.
This hasn’t stopped followers from searching for any crumb of knowledge which might recommend a doable identify; with a number of individuals pointing to a latest announcement made by new co-owners Amazon suggesting a doable method in for the Uncharted star.
Earlier at present, it was confirmed that producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman can be producing the following James Bond movie for Amazon MGM Studios, their first since gaining inventive management of the enduring spy franchise.
“James Bond is likely one of the most iconic characters within the historical past of cinema,” the pair mentioned in a joint assertion.
“We’re humbled to comply with within the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson who made so many extraordinary movies and honoured and excited to maintain the spirit of Bond very a lot alive as he embarks on his subsequent journey.”
Heyman is finest recognized for his work on the Harry Potter franchise, whereas Pascal labored with Holland on his Spider-Man movies.
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This hyperlink was sufficient for some followers to position Holland within the operating for the position, with one fan writing on a latest Reddit thread concerning the matter: “It is humorous how all the things appears to be shifting in direction of Tom Holland being the brand new Bond, it is like Hollywood is ready for him to show 30.
Sorry, however with Amy Pascal on the helm, it is positively a risk lol.”
Nevertheless, not everybody was satisfied by the prospect, with others mentioning his involvement in two different franchises and youthful appears to be like as potential causes to not forged him.
“He’d make a significantly better villain, I believe,” one other consumer replied to the concept.
It is also value mentioning that Pascal has additionally labored on the Venom movies and 2024’s Challengers, which featured Hardy and O’Conner respectively.
So, I suppose we’re nonetheless none the wiser on this one…
