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The search for the next James Bond has been running for quite some time now. Since Daniel Craig stepped off, fans have been patiently waiting for the next contender, waiting to see who will fill in the role. While they have been forbearing, they have not been quiet, putting forth more than a few candidates for the role based on who they think would be the best.
Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Michael B. Jordan, and even Idris Elba have been put forth by fans in an attempt to have some control over the decision-making. However, a recent update shows that they have no control whatsoever.
The Requirements of the Next James Bond
Since it was first announced that the hunt for the nextJames Bondhas begun, fans have been looking for some other kind of candidate that could be considered for the role. While many obvious names have been listed, many cannot help but wonder how accepting the franchise would be to change.
Considering the fact that a lot of changes have come to the films inDaniel Craig’sera, there has been a big campaign of fans who want to see a female candidate for the role. While there are more than a few supporters of the same, this might all be lost to the wind now that the requirements for the next Bond have been released for the world to see.
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Recently, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson spoke on the future of the franchise (viaThe Independent), and what they had to say was quite interesting.
They revealed the parameters for what they are looking for, mentioning that they want someone who is in their 30s, and they are open to any race taking on the mantle.
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They also mentioned that they want someone who will be willing to play the role for at least a decade’s worth of films.
Lost Hope for Henry Cavill and a Female 007
With the parameters released by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, a lot of contenders that fans desperately wanted for the role are narrowed down. One of the most talked-about actors who would be perfect for the role in the eyes of the audiences wasHenry Cavill.
The actor has played characters like Bond in the past and has more than enough experience to prove his worth as an addition. However, the actor is now 41, which could immediately remove him from consideration for the role.
Additionally, the campaign for a female 007 also seems to have been futile, as the requirements clearly stated that they were looking for a male. While these have been pulled out of the equation, it is evident that there is a lot of thought being put into who will be playing the next Bond.
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Although some may be getting frustrated, there is no denying that this much caution will be appreciated once the actor is actually announced.
Ananya Godboley
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
