September 23rd 2024.
Pierce Brosnan has been a beloved and recognizable James Bond in the modern era. While Daniel Craig may hold the record for the longest-serving actor in the franchise's history, he doesn't quite top the list as the most desired Bond, according to bookies.
The people have spoken and it seems that Pierce Brosnan has captured their hearts as the ultimate 007. This conclusion was drawn after taking into consideration various factors such as social media popularity, attractiveness, and even facial composition, as revealed by research conducted by Betway.
It's no surprise that Brosnan, now 71 years old, is widely recognized as one of the most iconic Bonds of our time. From 1995 to 2002, he starred in four blockbuster movies in the franchise, with his final installment, Die Another Day, raking in a staggering $431 million at the box office.
Even with Daniel Craig's impressive 15-year tenure as Bond, Brosnan's popularity still shines through with an annual search volume of almost three million and an impressive attractiveness rating of eight out of 10. His social media presence also adds to his charm, with a whopping 2.1 million followers boosting his overall attractiveness rating.
Although Brosnan's four Bond movies may not have the highest ratings among all the actors, they still score above average at 6.6/10 on IMDb. Following closely behind as the second most desired Bond is the late Sir Sean Connery, who starred in a total of seven movies over a span of 20 years. He boasts an attractiveness rating of 7.6/10 and while his social media following may not match Brosnan's, he still has a dedicated fan base of 43,000 across different platforms.
Brosnan's iconic films, such as Goldfinger and From Russia With Love, also hold an average star rating of 7/10 on IMDb. However, Daniel Craig has managed to secure the third spot on the list, with the record for the most mentions on Reddit and the highest overall film star rating of 7.3/10. The 56-year-old has played the British spy in five movies, including Skyfall, Casino Royale, and his final appearance in 2021's No Time to Die.
So, who is your most desired James Bond actor? Let us know in the comments. Coming in fourth place is Sir Sean Connery, who sadly passed away in 2020. Barry Nelson, the first actor to ever play Bond in a 1954 TV adaptation of Casino Royale, ranks third for the highest attractiveness rating, with an impressive 7.4. Meanwhile, George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton both scored 6.7/10 for the IMDb star ratings.
The coveted role of Bond is currently vacant, with studio bosses yet to announce who will replace Craig. Hollywood heartthrobs like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James are among the fan favorites, but it may be a while before we find out who will take on the iconic role. According to industry experts, we might have to wait until 2026 at the earliest before the new Bond is announced, so we'll have to keep reminiscing about our favorite Bonds to keep us warm.
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