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Preliminary James Bond

[Blind Gossip] As you know by now, Daniel Craig has said that this will be his last turn as James Bond.

Craig said that before, and it only took money to get him to change his mind and play the role one more time.

However, the producers are actively looking for a new James Bond… and they have zeroed in on one particular actor.

He is not American. He was at the Golden Globe Awards. And he was NOT one of their top choices a year ago!

Preliminary talks have begun.

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    • UM no the wording clearly states “was not a top choice” therefore means he WAS on the list, just not a top contender.

      Obviously Idris Elba.

  2. Richard Madden
    After the Bodyguard (and winning a Globe for it)… I think they can see it now.

    • This! For sure, he is young enough and English enough and he was good in the serie The Bodyguard…
      Idris is a bit to old now, he might be able to do 1 Bond movie at this age, maybe 2 but then his 50 are there and his body would not be able to do the stunts, Richard on the other hand could do way more he is younger….

      I think Idris should play partner to 007 like 006 or something…

    • Yeah this. Idris Alba is too old. I love him and think he can pull it off but they have to think overall franchise and longevity as in can he play him for several movies and I think this will make them go younger. Madden makes sense after the win and Alba has been gossiped over so many times as a potential Bond I don’t see it quite fitting the blind. In many HEARTS and creative minds he has been a top choice of BIG discussion if producers opted for a more diverse route.

    • I KNOW….

      That’s why is wrote “English enough”….. Lots of Scottish or Irish actors can play “English” with their may different types off accents and they even do a good “stiff upper lip”…..

      Because they are very versatile……..
      There ya go…

  6. Michael Rhys???? If not I hope they consider. Loved him in The Americans and would love to see him in a role with his native accent.

  8. I don’t know the name, I guess someone British, and I’d LOVE Tom Hardy to be the next Bond.

  16. Actor: Matt Smith
    Clue: “zeroed in” Matt starred in Patient Zero
    Optional: I’d like to see Tom Hiddleston as Bond. He’s so hot and extremely talented!

  24. Richard Madden. Rumour has it that if he won Golden Globes, he’ll be seriously considered for James Bond.

  25. It just struck me that Richard Madden could be fabulous in the role. We need a Scottish Bond! (Sam Heughan would be a personal favorite but he wasn’t at the Globes.)

  29. Hmmm, my guess is Idris Elba. My understanding is there was interest in him several years ago, but in the most recent round that the Broccoli family was no longer considering Idris. I think that top contender then was Tom Hiddleston until he decided to mix it up with swifty. Maybe they have decided to reconsider Idris, and personally I’d love the choice, but the man isn’t getting any younger.

  30. Actor: Richard Madden (from Bodyguard) – there’s been no end of talk linking him and Bond here in the UK, so much so I’d be more surprised if it wasn’t him being posted about here.

  32. I hope it’s Idris Elba.

    IDK if he was in the running a few years back, as I didn’t really pay attention.

  34. definitely the guy from the Bodyguard.

    they definitely should go for their “diversity” claim and hire an African-American or an Asian actor (for the Chinese market) or some transgender, or even a woman

  35. Joe Alwyn?

    He would be my pick, so I’m throwing his name out there. He isn’t linked to any major franchises and he’s a fine actor. They might be going for a younger, fresh take.

    • He was at the Golden Globes with The Favourite cast, including Rachel Weisz and hubby Daniel Craig. Joe Alwyn looks like he could be Daniel’s son or younger brother. They have a similar look. Industry folk may have picked up on that.

  41. Well, a few months ago there was some talk that Richard Madden was going to be offered the role. Was he at the Golden Globes?

  45. Robb Stark, I mean James Madden

    After watching him the Bodyguard (my husband still can’t believe it was him), I think he’s an excellent choice.
    No red wedding but lots of bedding Reds!

  48. Richard Madden? His recent success with ‘The Bodyguard’ have made him a new prospect, apparently.

    I love Richard Madden and I loved Robb Stark, so I wouldn’t mind him as Bond.

  57. Maybe Idris Elba?

    He would be a great choice, but he is starting to look a bit old, surprising given he is only 46. Age might an issue if he needs to sign up for a few movies

  61. I’m going to go out on a limb and say Colin Farrell? Just because Pierce Prosnan is also Irish.

  62. Christian Bale
    Clue is not American, people were surprised that he is British (Welsh to be exact)

  63. I wish it was Idris Elba but sadly I think they will play it safe and go with Tom Hiddleston(msp)…

  67. Actor: Richard Madden. Just a random guess.

    PR screwups from literally years ago aside; I still think Hiddleston is the best choice. He has everything the part calls for, and still brings his own following of MCU fans who might not otherwise care. They’re stupid if they’re seriously looking elsewhere.

  68. One of the Chrises, Ryan Reynolds or (hopefully not) Richard Madden (sorry, just can’t see it).
    I would love to see Charlie Hunnam as Bond if they aren’t going to choose Idris Elba.

  70. David Budd from Bodyguard
    Richard Madden.
    I’d much prefer someone with a twinkle in his eye. He’s rather dull

  84. Richard Madden

    They want a younger Bond now, for a younger audience, and his star turn in The Bodyguard has convinced them he’s action material.

  90. If it’s someone from Zero Dark Thirty (clue ‘zeroed’) please let it be the brilliant and gorgeous Aussie Joel Edgerton.
    Otherwise, delicious Scotsman Richard Madden yum yum

  97. Richard Madden

    He’s very handsome and exudes the raw masculine charisma needed to carry the role of an international top spy and stud. Madden has the acting skills necessary and the good looks as well.

    • I’m gay and I can assure that Madden does NOT exudes raw masculine charisma. He’s good looking in a polished way, sure, but “raw masculine” is not really how I’d describe him.

  98. Richard Madden. And after watching him in Bodygurd, I completely agree that he will be a fabulous Bond.