As a cinephile with over three decades of movie-watching under my belt, I must admit that the prospect of Josh O’Connor stepping into the iconic tuxedo of James Bond is intriguing, to say the least. While he’s undeniably talented and has proven his acting chops in various roles, it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow at the thought of him as 007.
Actors such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, known for his role in “Kraven the Hunter”, Henry Cavill from “Man of Steel”, and Idris Elba, a star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have been popular choices to take over the iconic James Bond role. However, a fresh contender has arisen as The Hollywood Reporter anticipates that Josh O’Connor, famed for his work in “The Crown” and “God’s Own Country”, will be selected by producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to put on a tuxedo as 007.
2025 movie predictions include a forecast about Bond series production, with the expert Seth Abramovitch suggesting that O’Connor will be selected as producer. He bases this on Barbara Broccoli’s history of making decisions based on instinct rather than public opinion, referencing Daniel Craig as an example of a controversial choice in the past.
2025 marks the year I’ll finally unveil the enigma of who’s taking over as James Bond, and it won’t be Taylor-Johnson. Instead, an English thespian on the verge of becoming a household name will don the tuxedo – someone with a captivating smile, quick-witted quips at the ready, and charm to burn. The new James Bond will be none other than Josh O’Connor.
Will Josh O’Connor Really Be the Next James Bond?
Despite Josh O’Connor’s undeniable acting skills, garnering praise for roles in shows like The Crown, Emma, and Challengers this year, is it feasible that he will become the next James Bond? Given his gender and age (being in his 30s), criteria set by the producers of the 007 series, it’s not entirely unreasonable to propose his name. However, his acting resume seems to lack the typical spy elements, which has caused some skepticism. Yet, perhaps this could be a positive departure from tradition?
There is also the issue of scheduling. Whoever is chosen to play the next James Bond will need to commit to years of espionage adventures, and O’Connor is currently extremely busy. The actor currently has several projects in the pipeline, including the romantic drama The History of Sound with Gladiator 2 star Paul Mescal (another 007 favorite), Steven Spielberg’s mysterious new UFO movie, and the whodunit sequel Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, in which he will star alongside former James Bond himself, Daniel Craig.
Following the prediction, Josh O’Connor has significantly moved up in the potential candidates list. Currently, he is alongside actors such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James from “The Gentlemen”, James Norton known for “Happy Valley”, Jack Lowden of “Slow Horses”, and Callum Turner who starred in “Fantastic Beasts”. At this point, we can only speculate who will eventually be chosen for the coveted role. However, the possibility that Josh O’Connor could get picked seems to indicate that it may not be one of the names that have been heavily favored until now.
Who would you like to see order a martini before taking down bad guys as the next James Bond?
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2024-12-20 16:31