Few debates endure like the one over who should play James Bond. Long before the superhero noise machine cranked into overdrive, it was only 007 who could spark such fervent speculation. And as the franchise looks for another face, with Barbara Broccoli taking on the reigns, there is one strong suggestion that fits both the shoes of fans and her, and it is not Henry Cavill.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Barbara Broccoli reflected on what is the want for the coming James Bond. While she did not take any names, it seems that she did not even have to as fans have taken one name loud and clear; Richard Madden.

Steering away from the conventional choice that many believe to be Henry Cavill, the majority has now taken Barbara Broccoli's demand and delivered a fit that they think suits both their and her wants. Moreover, with the actor having been in the spotlight in just the right amount, he would prove to be a fresh face that would benefit the franchise.

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As a well-known cinephile account on the Internet, suggested that the role go to Madden, fans quickly backed their suggestion, immediately leading to an uproar.

From a broader lens, it takes one action movie with an actor in a tax and two spoonfuls and preferably more of swag, for fans to consider them as the next James Bond. Perhaps, this is why the suggestions for the next James Bond is a diverse bunch in race, age, and build. However, keeping the nitty gritties of 007 in mind, fans have crowned Richard Madden's performance in Bodyguard as the perfect audition for James Bond.

Many fans even took into account the actor's age, and Madden seems to have found himself lucky in this arena too at 38, leaving room for hopefully many movies and years.

It is unclear if Barbara Broccoli will move ahead with this fan suggestion or like James Gunn choose a pick contrary to popular opinion, but so far Richard Madden and Henry Cavill are going head to head.

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