Even when the James Bond franchise is continuing in an orderly, predictable style, individuals love to invest in regards to the identification of the subsequent actor to play James Bond. However now Bond really wants a brand new star. Daniel Craig formally retired from the franchise with this fall’s No Time to Die. Bond’s producers have stated that the seek for the subsequent 007 will start subsequent 12 months. So who’s it going to be?

Right here is one actor who’s not less than unofficially throwing his hat within the ring: Spider-Man star Tom Holland. In a prolonged profile with GQ, Holland’s frequent co-star Jacob Batalon says that Holland “talks about being James Bond rather a lot … rather a lot rather a lot.”

Holland himself isn’t quoted within the piece about his obvious Bond ambitions, however they definitely usually are not outrageous. He’s already headlined one main franchise, with a second — Uncharted, based mostly on the hit online game collection — coming to theaters subsequent 12 months. He’s a very good actor, he’s British, he’s athletic, he can do combating and stunts. He’s acquired a lot of the main {qualifications} you should be Bond.

If there’s a purpose to suppose Holland gained’t be the subsequent Bond it’s that he mainly may play the model of the character that Daniel Craig simply performed: The younger, idealistic undercover agent who learns about how the world actually works as he turns into a battle-hardened 007. You need to assume having simply explored that Bond in 5 motion pictures, the producers are going to need to do one thing completely different; if not an older Bond then not less than extra of a classical one, or one which brings a taste to the half that’s not like what Daniel Craig did. Holland may have stepped in to make, like, Quantum of Solace if for some purpose Craig had stop after On line casino Royale. However I’m undecided he’s the man you usher in now for a very recent begin.

No matter whether or not his Bond goals pan out, Holland’s newest Spider-Man, No Manner Residence, opens in theaters on December 17, 2021.

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