Amazon Boss Jeff Bezos Asks Who Fans Would Pick as the Next James Bond, and the Answer Is Loud and Clear

Amazon's acquisition of James Bond's creative control has ignited a firestorm of speculation: who will be the next 007? Jeff Bezos' X/Twitter poll revealed a clear frontrunner amidst suggestions of Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Henry Cavill.

Cavill's surge in popularity is undeniable, fueled by fervent Bond fans eager to see the Superman and Witcher star succeed Daniel Craig. His involvement in Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 project raises intriguing possibilities. Interestingly, Cavill auditioned for 2006's Casino Royale, an audition Casino Royale director Martin Campbell deemed "tremendous." However, at 23, he was considered too young.

Campbell stated in a 2023 interview with The Express: “He looked great in the audition. His acting was tremendous…He just looked a little young at that time back then.” Cavill himself acknowledged in an interview with Josh Horowitz that he likely wasn't ready then and praised Craig's performance.

The search for Bond's successor following No Time to Die is well-documented. Campbell notes the typical three-film commitment for Bond actors, a factor influencing the age consideration for the next 007. At 40, Cavill, while possessing the physicality and acting prowess, might still face age-related considerations for a potential three-film run.