The new 007

I vote for Cillian Murphy although I don't think he would like to do play Bond: too one dimensional a character

@Kartush I am mystified by your comment about a female Dr Who killing it off. It was absolutely fantastic and got praise for bringing awareness of historical issues. I don’t know anyone who didn’t like it (who were already fans). It’s quite literally the only show my son puts his phone down to watch!

I agree GrammarGrandma I gave up watching after 'From Russia with Love'. I personally think the whole franchise is just a moneymaking load of rubbish.

Doesn’t do it for me I’m afraid - but you never know, I might get a pleasant surprise!
The whole Bond concept has become hackneyed and predictable though in my opinion. Needs a complete overhaul and update - perhaps Tom Hardy will contribute to that!

Aiden Turner or Tom Hiddleston.

I would have nominated Idris Elba but I think that he is maybe a bit old now.

Ampersand oh yes... Armie Hammer... I’ve got a big crush on him ?. Was fab in ‘Call Me By Your Name’ and I’ve seen a trailer for a remake of ‘Rebecca’ coming soon that also looks very good!

I stopped watching Doctor Who after a few episodes of Jodie Whittaker and I have never before missed a series. It wasn’t because it was a woman but the scripts were dire. Regarding JB I agree Tom Hardy is too small and mumbles. It would be James Norton for me, he would be suave like Roger Moore.

Of several mentioned I think James Norton and Tom Ward are perfect looking 007 English men and Aiden Turner would fit the part too.

Tom Hardy for me every time.

Sean Connery had gone to school with a neighbour when I was growing up, when he got the freedom of Edinburgh all his old friends were invited.
My parents neighbour had become a Baker in the Co-op and Sean a milkman.
Only 007 for me.

Tom who?

I must be v out of touch, as I don't know of this actor.

I can see James Naughton in the Bond role as I think he is an intelligent (as in making good use of his face and body - not his IQ!) actor.

Sam Heughan

4allweknow I couldn’t have understood Taboo without the assistance of subtitles though I don’t know whether that was down to Tom Hardy or the sound engineers on the programme.

Pierce Brosnan was my favourite Bond but I couldn’t care less if they never made another Bond film. The world has changed and I can’t imagine how they could ever make it pc enough to pass ‘woke’ censorship.

Idris Elba or Aiden Turner

Jane10

It's no use. I just can't care.

I'm trying!

But after Pierce Brosnan it all went wrong

James Norton for me.

Another vote for Aiden Turner

James Norton is too good for James Bond. Like a few others here, I think Bond is utter rubbish.

One of my sons thinks as I do, the other son has loved the books and films since he was 12. My late husband would have had no interest in either the books or the films..

Rowan Atkinson would be my choice, in his Mr Bean persona.

Henry Cavill

Don't like JB films but if they chose Tom Burke [Cormoran Strike], I could change my mind. I could watch him in anything.

I thought it had been announced that Henry Cavill had got the role. But Aiden Turner would have had my vote, if there had been a shortlist that the public could have voted for. That would have pleasently whiled away some time during lockdown. James Bond films may be a bit formulaic, but they are usually entertaining. And A great British export. Quite looking forward to seeing what impact Phoebe Waller Bridge has had on the female roles in the next new Bond film due out next month.

specki4eyes

Rowan Atkinson would be my choice, in his Mr Bean persona.

Did you see the Casino Royale parody with Peter Sellars?

DH dragged me took me to the cinema to see it - I think he thought it would be serious (well, as serious as any Bond film can be).
It was very funny.

Joe Lycett ?

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I found him rather annoying on the Sewing Bee but saw him on a charity version of Tipping Point and he was lovely.

He could be the second spoof James Bond!