With actors like Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson vying to bring their flair to the legendary James Bond character, the competition is fiercer than ever. Every time the contention for the 007 part opens up, audiences and critics eagerly speculate as to who will step into the suave spy’s shoes. Both established stars and rising talents are analyzed closely before being allowed entry into one of Hollywood’s most coveted franchises.

But it is not only viewers and filmmakers whose opinions on the matter are taken into account. Everybody also wants to know who the actor who vacated the role, in this case Daniel Craig, would choose. 

When Daniel Craig said this about the next 007 actor

Lately, the allure of portraying Bond’s action-packed lifestyle has drawn numerous contenders. In an interview with Josh Horowitz from December 2022, Craig was asked if he had heard any “rumors” about who would get the part. Saying that it was “a lot of noise” for him, the Spectre actor revealed that he does not “pay any attention to it.”

Although Henry Cavill’s fans have dominated social media in support of him getting the role, Craig reveals that he does not “go on the internet” or social media at all! But he does say that when the next Bond sequel does come out, he will be “front and center” at the theaters to watch it. 

Fans eagerly await the studio’s decision, anticipating the next actor who will be. Meanwhile, the list of actors who may embody the charm and intrigue of Agent 007 grows by the day!

Which other contenders does Henry Cavill have?

While Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson hold the top positions in public opinion charts, other artists are not far behind. Besides Idris Elba, who has long been a fan-favorite, Bridgerton actor Regé-Jean Page is also in the running. Another addition who recently joined the list is none other than Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy.

The Oppenheimer star even commented on whether he will pair up with Christopher Nolan once more for Bond. And many feel that his sophistication could give the Man of Steel actor a run for his money. Either way, fans can only hope their pick will earn the part, eventually.

What are your thoughts on Daniel Craig’s nonchalant response about the next James Bond? Or do you think he secretly has a favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments.