This ‘Red Hot’ Star Emerges as the New Favorite to Be the Next James Bond
Who will be the new James Bond? That's what many movie fans have been wondering for months. There's a director (Denis Villeneuve). However, the actor who will replace Daniel Craig is still unknown. Now one "red-hot" actor has soared to the top of the prediction markets.
“Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007," Villeneuve commented in a news release.
"I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”
But who is favored to play 007?
British Actor Callum Turner Is Now the 'Red Hot' Favorite to Be the New James Bond, Reports Say
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According to GQ UK, British actor Callum Turner is now the "red hot" favorite to be James Bond. "As one of the more quietly impressive British actors of his generation, we've been long standing advocates for him to take over as 007," the publication noted. "You'll find within him a complex, brooding darkness, occasionally breaking through the edifice of his runway-grade handsome looks."
Other Actors Have Been Named as James Bond Possibilities
Many actors have been rumored to be possible James Bonds, of course, so anything could happen. GQ UK listed some of those actors as "Timothée Chalamet, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson, Idris Elba, Damson Idris, Jacob Elordi."
The Daily Mail alleged that Turner, who starred in Fantastic Beasts, has been telling friends that the role is his, though this has not been confirmed. He has a famous girlfriend. Dua Lipa is his fiancée, and she could be tapped to create a new song for the movie, the site reported.
In one prediction market, 44% of bets were being placed on Turner, according to KTLA.
Turner is also known for his roles in such movies as Masters of the Air and The Boys in the Boat.
The New James Bond Director Is Known for the 'Dune' Films & 'Blade Runner'
Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, commented in the news release, “We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct James Bond’s next chapter. He is a cinematic master, whose filmography speaks for itself. From Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival to the Dune films, he has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and—most importantly—the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theaters. James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007’s next adventure.”
Amazon MGM added, "With Dune: Part One, Denis Villeneuve further expanded his legacy as a visionary director, transforming Frank Herbert’s epic source material into cinematic brilliance."