Henry Cavill still wants to play Bond: “It would be very, very exciting”

I think he would be good but I bet they'll pick Tom Hardy

I am actually coming round to thinking he wouldn’t be a bad choice. I enjoy his acting in The Witcher. He is never going to be an Oscar winner but I think he would manage the Bond role well enough.

He'd do a good job (The Man from U.N.C.L.E. was a two-hour audition tape). But I think Madden is the best closeted white actor choice for the role.

If you asked me this right after Inception, I would have been all over Hardy. (I like how that sounds). But that quaint little TV series left me with a bad taste in my mouth.

I love me some Tom hardy but I actually think He ray would be a better fit. I see Tom as more of a villain on Bond.

I liked Henry in Mission Impossible. Unlikely to happen though because, let’s be honest, Pierce Brosnan has already done what he would do and I doubt the producers would want to go backwards. They have to smash it up to reinvent it.

I don’t think Tom Hardy would be very good - personality vacuum - and I doubt he would do well with promoting it, which is a BIG part of the job.

The wrist is pissed.

Daniel Craig isn't exactly a personality himself. He and Hardy are from the same school.

They need to look at actors in their twenties, not anyone pushing forty.

He would be perfect, but he has to get back his The Tudors body to play the role properly.

I'll still hoping for Charlie Hunnam.

Think about Bond - guessing he's in his 40's and never been married. Lots of short-term love affairs. I think if they want to move the story along they should introduce a bi-angle, have the next villain kidnap him and use him for a sex-toy. Jason Mamoa could be the villain.

It has to be Oliver Jackson-Cohen as the next Bond. He's perfect for the part.

Henry is good but he's been in too many franchises or attempted franchises.

I loved Man from UNCLE. I was pissed that it wasn't a bigger bit and didn't become a franchise as they clearly wanted.

Charlie Hunnam would need a thorough steam cleaning and extensive grooming to be Bond. Cavill cannot be Superman and Bond.

For OJC's sake, I hope it's not him.

R15 there's no such thing as too many franchises in Hollywood.

007 hasn't been hot since Goldfinger, so I say yes please to Cavill taking on the role.

All this "Next James Bond" schtick is pure 'Search For Scarlett O'Hara' marketing bullshit: mere hype to peddle the forthcoming movie in November.

The next actor won't be chosen for AT LEAST two years, possibly far longer.

It's been FIVE years between Spectre and No Time To Die.

He may find it exciting, but we wouldn't.

I'd still like to bone him though.

I want to see Regina King kill it.

R22 - You beat me to it this afternoon. He is so incredibly boring. Almost anyone on the ever-changing short list would be better.

I agree with R21 - Until No Time to Die is launched, they'll keep the next Bond under wraps, even if they've already decided. They may not wait two years, but they'll wait long enough to let attention focus on No Time to Die.

That said, has anyone heard Hardy announce that that story last week about him getting Bond was false?

Because if not, and he's remained silent, that is rather suggestive that he may indeed have it in the bag.

Perhaps as audiences age, Bond must, as well. Except for the Bond Girls, of course - they have to stay young.

Why would Hardy nip the story in the bud? It's good for his profile.

R7 Tom Hardy a "personality vacuum" but Henry Cavill isn't? LOL

Tom Hardy is 43. If the next Bond film doesn't come out until another five years, he'll be 48. He's basically too old to be given the role now.

They need to pick someone who's in his mid to late twenties, who'll be around 32-35 at the next release.

Jack O'Connell.

R27 - Craig was 38 when he got Bond.

Connery was 32, and played the role till he was 41. But that was forty years ago.

The likelihood of someone in his mid-twenties is slim to none. His career would be tied to Bond too early, and he wouldn't have the seasoned quality that Bond also needs. Craig had already displayed acting chops in Love is the Devil, The Road to Perdition, and Our Friends in the North.

Early to mid-thirties would be best, but the short list there isn't that extensive, either. I agree that on the face of it, Hardy is already too old IF they stick to what they've been doing. It's quite possible they have something besides the huge extravaganzas that take two years to film in mind, especially given COVID.

Just saying that his silence, unless I missed something, is a bit suggestive.

Did you miss where the poster said the actor would be early to mid 30s when he actually takes over the role? Brosnan was in the mix for a decade before he was free to do the role. Timothy originally auditioned around the same time as Lazenby. Also, sufficient maturity isn't always tied to age.

“Cavill expresses interest in Bondage!”

He would have to develop talent and a personality first.

[quote]Jack O'Connell.

He looks nothing like a Bond. Nothing.

Is it really Tom Hardy in this picture?

No. Different facial hair growth pattern.

most younger Brit actors are either too pretty or too weird looking to play Bond.

[quote]They need to look at actors in their twenties, not anyone pushing forty.

Exactly. Henry needs to give up this pipe dream. On top of that, he’s just incredibly boring.

He’s too bulky and lumpy now. Bond is supposed to be slim.

Bond is supposed to "slim"??

Connery wasn't slim, neither was Craig - forgot the bulked up Bond rising from the waves in Nassau in that blue bathing suit that became a pinup?!

Connery wasn't slim?

He’s too bulky and lumpy now. Bond is supposed to be slim.

Exactly. Can you even go back to being slim after acquiring that much bulk?

Henry Cavill during The Tudors era would have been perfect.

[Quote] Can you even go back to being slim after acquiring that much bulk?

I guess you haven't been observing the roid queens who loss all their mass during quarantine...

[quote]Henry Cavill during The Tudors era would have been perfect.

If only he could act, and, you know, was [italic]straight[/italic].

All actors are a bit poofy.

R42 but now they're just flabby

[Quote] but now they're just flabby

No. Lots have returned to "weakling."

R31 would that really shock anyone?

Can it be Tom Ellis? Does it have to be a movie guy?

[Quote] He looks nothing like a Bond. Nothing.

That's what they said about Daniel Craig.

R48 i'd certainly take that Tom over Hiddles.

Henry, go away. You would be a boring Bond.

Cavill wants to be Bond really, really bad. His extreme thirst is a turn-off. He has no shame in letting everyone know he wants to be Bond.

Personally, I think he's being greedy. He's already Superman. What more does he want? He already has a big franchise. Let another actor get the Bond franchise.

Again?

if he wants to play bond he needs to debulk. he's distractingly large

He would be dreadful as John Steed. Dreadful.

R55 they both . they're right for each other

AS I'VE POSTED PREVIOUSLY on a james bond thread, i think besides cavill, actor PAUL TELFER would be perfect as bond!...

he's already got the accent, has that dark haired, piercing blue eye handsomeness, the hairy off the charts built body and would look fantastic in suits..... he could easily do the stunts himself as well... yes, he's currently on a soap opera, but he has done movies, tv movies and guest spots on night time shows, so he has experience...

All he needs to do is dye his hair if he wants to play Blond. Not that difficult.

[Quote] Personally, I think he's being greedy. He's already Superman. What more does he want? He already has a big franchise. Let another actor get the Bond franchise.

Greedy? Lots of actors do multiple franchises. And you're making it sound like Henry is in charge of who gets to play Bond.

God ... he just confused Bond and the Avengers. Don't you get it? It's Henry ...

Does he have the Superman franchise? Does he...?

James Bond is a SPY. He needs to be able to fit and blend into a crowd. You can see Henry’s big Hulk ass coming from a mile away.

Second in Tom Ellis. Bond films are taking themselves too seriously now.

Bond needs to be able to run fast. Henry can barely jog, let alone run fast with all that extreme bulk weighing him down. And like the previous poster said, he needs to be able to blend in with a crowd. Henry does not blend in with that gross muscleman body.

They won't announce it till shortly before they begin filming. Which means it's three to five years away. By that time most of those panting for the role will be greying geezers. Everyone ID'd has been laughably inappropriate -- from Elba to Hiddleston to Cavill, who has been amusing burnt by the influential Grace Randolph. It's entirely possible the role will go to someone who hasn't even yet made their mark. The closest to snaring the role by a long mile was James Norton, but even he's now getting on.

Yeah, I would rather see someone who is relatively unknown and not associated with other franchises.

Cavill has no charisma. He’s an overmuscled gym bunny with the same amount of dramatic range.

What about Domnall Gleeson?

There is only one choice James Norton. He is beautiful, muscular, tall and British. I can see the Bond closeups with this face. And he is young enough to carry this franchise for a while.

[Quote] You can see Henry’s big Hulk ass coming from a mile away.

And we love him for it.

[Quote] Everyone ID'd has been laughably inappropriate -- from Elba to

What's inappropriate about Idris??

[Quote] What's inappropriate about Idris??

He old.

[Quote] What about Domnall Gleeson?

When Ben Whishaw moves on from Q, sure...

R71 Daniel was no spring chicken when he landed Bond. When has being old ever been a problem for 50+ actors?

Daniel Craig was over 50 when he landed the role?

"It would be very, very exciting if I wasn't playing him."

I wish they'd cast someone who is the British equivalent to Archer Sterling. Which neither Henry Cavill nor Tom Hardy is.

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[quote]What's inappropriate about Idris??

For starters, he's now an old greying geezer.

Secondly, there is no way a black actor would be put up a lead for a franchise which depends so heavily on asian box office.

Thirdly, it would be a pointless diversity gesture to appease a minority of predominately white middle class BLM bores. It's also out of kilter with the Fleming DNA which EON still respect.

Fourthly, EON are very focused on expanding the audience base for Bond beyond males of a certain age. They Including young women. They need to for box office. Elba holds zero appeal for the demographic. That's why Norton, or Harry Style, would be way out in front.

Unless they turn Bond gay in the next film it won't work with Henry.

Hairy Styles! My sides! If they want to finally kill the franchise, sure, put that rat on.

Harry Styles?? LMAO why not just cast Sam Smith?

In what world is Idris Elba not popular with women? (I agree he'll be too old by the time the next film rolls around, which is a shame...).

Tom Hardy can act well enough to play the part (or at least used to be able to), but he is a train wreck in interviews. They need someone who can be charming out of character as well as in, and I think Daniel Craig is the low water mark for that aspect.

If I hear talk from the studio about Hiddleston being seriously considered for the role, I'm having a poster made of him wearing that "I love T.S." T-shirt and sending it to Barbara Broccoli!

[Quote] For starters, he's now an old greying geezer.

Can't say that i agree. But it doesn't matter because that ship has already sailed.

Tom Hiddleston is too posh to play 007.

i don't know but isn't bond suppose to be handsome and built? looking great in and out of a suit? suave and sophisticated by yet dangerous and can be physically tough even violent and yet sexy too? sorry, but i still think cavill and my personal choice paul telfer fit the bill...

I could really get behind him being Bond. He is so charming and good looking. I also think Aidan Turner would be a good choice

he is so bland!

This was prophesied years ago in the 2004 film "Layer Cake," in which Tom Hardy's character salutes the Daniel Craig character with, "The king is dead. Long live the king."

OMG nobody cares about James tucking bond anymore

R90 But! everybody cares about Henry superfatbons Cavill

Any video/gif of Henry shaking his bon bon?

R92 No( I haven't

" isn't bond suppose to be handsome and built?" Not conventionally handsome, and athletic, but not built.

People have forgotten what a naturally beautiful slender man's body looks like -- which was the norm in the 60s and 70s -- having become so accustomed to seeing gym-built bodies. It's generic and banal: the gay middle class equivalent of the ubiquitous lumberjack look.

Bourgeois gay men are the most unimaginative beings in the world – they're just lemmings. Even the inhabitants of a Georgia Walmart show more individuality.

They will never pick a gay man to play Bond. The original producer had that rule, and his daughter has followed that precedent.

R95 But Henry isn't gay soo....But thats not a point. Bond became a trash like all other superfamous franchise so nobody really care to play this role, may be just for money. But for money, he has Superman, because according to rumors he signed a contract for 2 roles.

He’s campaigning harder and more desperately than a love child of Melissa Leo and Stacey Abrams.

R97 ??

He ruined his chances when he went all super hero and started juicing. If he stayed serious and like he was on The Tudors then yes.

He has the look for Bond but not the acting chops.

R96 sorry to ruin your fairytale, frau, but he a homo.

Good Lord! .... Now there is no criterion. You just have to be famous, cheat as much as possible with your personal life, and be a handsome fucker. And here you are! brand new superstar. And no matter what roles you played before, if you are beautiful like God

R101 I can admit that he may have had an experience with a guy, but he is clearly in a straight relationship now.

R103 sure Jan, I bet in a relationship with man.

It's not like Pierce Brosnan is much of an actor...

R104 he is preparing to be father. And not with another man

Is he ordering out for his children?

Don know

the main knock on pierce brosnan i think was his "slight figure".. he didn't seem believable as a kick ass hero...he was a total pretty boy but a masculine pretty boy so he got away with that...

still want a bond who is gorgeous and built looks good in and out of suit, suave and dangerous, confident with determination but also with empathy and of course the ultimate lover cocky but not arrogant...

always thought daniel craig had the acting chops for bond, but not the looks, his body was "in shape" but nothing more...

I was saying this a while ago on here. About Hardy being Bond. Everybody was saying he was too short. But I think Henry would be good too. I would just be happy to see the last Bond movie. It's been delayed yet again.

[quote]I can admit that he may have had an experience with a guy, but he is clearly in a straight relationship now.

What, is that gaming PC he built himself female?

R111 speak english please

Isn’t he 6ft 2? That’s not short. I would love to see him as Bond

R111 no. Its his girlfriend. They are together for a long time

Are you talking about "Fred Armisen"?

R115 i dont know....but people saw him with gf.

Oh, yes. "Blonde."

not sure blonde or smth else....but yes, he is not alone

20 year old Henry.

So adorable.

20 year old Henry.

So adorable.

HotHotHotHotHotHotHotHotHotHotHotHot

I would love to see Henry Golding as Bond

To what are you referring, R121?

R121 that hi is hotttt...Dah

R121/R124 is clearly on meth.

Nothing he writes, makes sense.

R125 Shut up idiot. my phone is broken and its difficult

I’d like to see him as Bond. Daniel Craig is SO unattractive. That really prevented me from watching the films.....

He would be hot af as Bond. He's the only thing that got me through TheTudors.

R126 is on crack.

Does he have smth with Freya?

Cavill is gaaaaay! And by gay I mean homosexual, not bisexual. He’s not attracted to women at ALL.

R131 did you see how he crushes on Freya while interview ....as I heard, he loves young and extremely dumb. just for fucking. there is nothing about him being gay

R130 if he does, then he's an idiot.

R133 why? it's usuall hookin up with co-star on the set

R132 sure, Jan. Just don’t commit a suicide when he will come out and believe me, he will.

135 im fine with that) even if its true but just look on him and her. its creepy just think about that but you know.

He's looking jowly at r136.

R29 is right. It is that simple.

R134 because she's a teenager.....

R139 you think?

He’s starting to look like a pedo

this man has always been totally unappealing to me, I just don't get it, like a boy in a muscle suit

Hmmm

R143 "HBO Max rapidly expanding and the DCEU set to be at the forefront, a miniseries would generate huge buzz and draw in massive numbers of both new and existing subscribers, making it a win-win situation for both sides" . Great! Finally !

R144 HBOMax already has a Superman show though. And i think Brandon was supposedly getting a series too.

Is his manager a woman or a dude? If it's a woman lay off the steroids.

R146 Dany is a woman.

Cameo in Black Adam???

She's also the ex Mrs The Rock.

R149.. you mean she got to feel dwayne johnson's johnson?!! got to have the "rock's" rock between her legs every night? damn, lucky lucky she was! she gave up THAT?!!!!!!!!!!!! or was it he gave her up?...

The weird thing is that the ex Mrs The Rock went on the marry The Rock's trainer. Both the ex Mrs The Rock and the trainer remained working with The Rock... Why would a man keep working with someone who's fucking his ex wife (the thought must have occured to him that the trainer was fucking his ex while they were still married)... The only answer I have to that is that it's a Will / Jada situation.

R151 I heard The Rock cheated on her alot. But i could buy that it was an open marriage.

R152.. i remember years ago in a issue of rolling stone magazine, dwayne johnson pontificating on how much he loved masturbating! pretty shocking for someone to comment on that so casually when he was just moving away from pro wrestling to a acting career and trying to get respect and be "legit"...

course would love to envision him furiously whacking away and his orgasm face! and getting back on topic, i would love to see cavill do himself too! lol!..

[Quote] , i would love to see cavill do himself too! lol!..

I'm kind of surprised a sextape hasn't surfaced (pre Superman of course).

Judging by the T rex arms, I think he's probably hung like a fly.

R155 what do you mean?

R155 its fine dont worry