November 23rd 2024.
Hollywood was buzzing with excitement as news broke that the search for the next James Bond was underway. This iconic role has become one of the most coveted in the industry, with only a select few stars having the honor of portraying the legendary 007. From Timothy Dalton and Sir Roger Moore to Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan, these actors have all had the chance to sip martinis and save the world on the big screen. And now, with Daniel Craig's final appearance as Bond in the upcoming film No Time To Die, everyone is eagerly speculating on who will be the next to don the tuxedo.
The list of potential candidates is long and varied, with names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Paul Mescal, and Jonathan Bailey all being thrown into the mix. But the competition will be fierce, as many big names will surely audition for this coveted role. It's a familiar story every time a new Bond film is announced, as proven by the 13 actors who have previously auditioned and lost out on the opportunity to play this iconic character.
One of the most well-known names on this list is Sir Michael Caine. The Hollywood icon may not have become James Bond, but he did have the chance to play a different spy on the big screen. It's been reported that Caine was offered the role in 1967, after Sir Sean Connery stepped down following his appearance in You Only Live Twice. However, Caine ultimately felt that the role wasn't quite right for him, stating that he has always preferred playing more "ordinary" characters.
Another actor who turned down the role of Bond for a surprising reason was Clint Eastwood. The Western star may have been a perfect fit for the action-packed franchise, but he declined the offer because he believed that Bond should always be played by a British actor. But Eastwood wasn't the only one to turn down this opportunity, as Henry Cavill also came close to becoming the next 007. The Superman actor auditioned for the role in the early 2000s but was deemed too young for the part. Even though he didn't get the role, Cavill has no hard feelings and believes that Daniel Craig was an amazing choice for the role.
It's not just big names like Caine, Eastwood, and Cavill who have come close to playing Bond. Sam Neill, known for his role in Jurassic Park, was also a top contender for the role in the 1987 film The Living Daylights. But despite coming close, Neill wasn't interested in taking on the role and wouldn't have accepted it even if he was offered. Similarly, Adam West, famous for playing Batman, was also approached about playing Bond but turned it down for the same reason as Eastwood - he believed the role should be played by a British actor.
Christian Bale, who has played iconic characters like Batman and Patrick Bateman, also had the chance to add James Bond to his list of roles. But he turned it down, stating that he didn't want to play into the "despicable stereotype" of English and British actors often seen in Bond films. And finally, the role that ultimately went to Sean Connery almost went to Cary Grant. However, Grant's one major stumbling point caused him to lose the role, and Connery became known as the first James Bond on the big screen.
As the search for the next James Bond continues, fans and industry experts are eagerly waiting to see who will be chosen to take on this iconic role. With so many talented actors being considered, it's sure to be a tough decision. Who do you think should be the next James Bond? Let us know in the comments below.
It's no secret that the role of James Bond is one of the most coveted in Hollywood, with only a select few actors having the honor of portraying the iconic superspy. Over the years, we've seen Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby, Sir Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, and most recently, Daniel Craig, all grace our screens as 007.
But with Craig's final outing in the role set for release in 2021's No Time To Die, fans have been eagerly speculating about who will be the next Bond. Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Paul Mescal, and Jonathan Bailey have all been thrown into the mix, but in the end, there can only be one. This means that there will surely be many big names vying for and ultimately losing out on one of the biggest roles in the film industry.
It's a scenario that we've seen play out time and time again with each new Bond film, with a total of 13 actors losing out on the chance to don the famous tuxedo. One of the most notable names on that list is Hollywood legend Sir Michael Caine. The 91-year-old actor was actually offered the role in 1967, after Sean Connery stepped down from the franchise. However, Caine ultimately felt that the role wasn't quite the right fit for him, explaining that he's always played more "ordinary" characters rather than the glamorous and imaginative Bond.
Another actor who turned down the role for a surprising reason is Clint Eastwood. The Western star was approached to take on the titular role after Connery's departure, but he declined, believing that Bond should be played by a British actor. Similarly, Henry Cavill almost became the next Bond, having auditioned for the role in the early 2000s. However, he was deemed too young at the time, and the role ultimately went to Daniel Craig.
Even though he came close to playing Bond, Sam Neill has no regrets about not getting the role. The Jurassic Park star revealed that he wasn't interested in the role and wouldn't have taken it even if he had been offered it. Similarly, Adam West, best known for his role as Batman, also turned down the role for the same reason as Eastwood - he felt that a British actor should play the iconic character.
Christian Bale, who was also approached to play Bond, had a scathing take on the role, comparing it to his character in American Psycho and stating that he had no interest in playing a "despicable stereotype" of British actors. And lastly, it's worth noting that the role of Bond almost went to Cary Grant, but due to one major stumbling point, Sean Connery ended up taking on the role and making it his own.
So, as we eagerly await the announcement of the next James Bond, we can only imagine the intense competition and tough decisions that will be made behind the scenes. Who do you think should be the next Bond? Let us know your thoughts.
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