Bond 26 Villain Odds Are Missing a Game Changer

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The ongoing mystery about who will star as James Bond in the upcoming film has left much room for imagination, considering the identity of the new 007 remains unclear. Today, though, I’d like to steer away from the typical speculation and focus on something else crucial to every great Bond movie – a formidable villain. As you might guess, there are numerous betting odds surrounding this topic, and some of the potential candidates share a trait that resonates with an idea I’ve previously expressed about what I’d like to see in Bond 26.

Bond 26’s Villain Odds Have A Lot Of Promising Choices

BetOnline’s betting site offers various aspects to track the odds for different categories, such as potential actors vying to take on the role of Commander Bond. Interestingly, actresses who were previously speculated to be top contenders for a Bond girl role, Sydney Sweeney and Margaret Qualley, are not listed among the current candidates.

Moving onto another intriguing point, it’s rare that efforts have been made so early in the process to choose the villain for Bond 26. As you’ll notice from the list provided, some seasoned Bond actors are potential contenders, along with a few unexpected hopefuls.

However, if we’re adhering to the conventional style, these top three options appear particularly excellent. Please, peruse them and share your thoughts.

  1. Cillian Murphy: +500 (16.67%)
  2. Paul Giamatti: +600 (14.29%)
  3. David Dastmalchian: +700 (12.5%)
  4. Giancarlo Esposito / Helena Bonham Carter / Zendaya: +800 (11.11%)
  5. Robert De Niro / Jack Black / Willem Defoe / Mads Mikkelsen / Kevin Bacon / Emma Stone / Hugh Jackman: +1200 (7.69%)
  6. Samuel L Jackson / Gary Oldman/ Margot Robbie: +1400 (6.67%)
  7. Christopher Walken / Hugh Grant / Denzel Washington / Keanu Reeves / Jared Leto / Jeremy Irons: +1600 (5.88%)
  8. Sean Bean / Jennifer Lawrence / Scarlett Johansson / Emily Blunt / Chris Smalls: +2000 (4.76%)
  9. Ralph Fiennes / John Malkovich / Tim Roth: +2500 (3.85%)
  10. Tom Brady / Adam Sandler: +3300 (2.94%)

As a devoted cinephile, I’d wholeheartedly welcome Cillian Murphy, Paul Giamatti, or David Dastmalchian stepping into the role of the antagonist for the next James Bond film. These three actors have proven their versatility by taking on an array of roles, making them far from risks in my book.

With the Amazon-MGM Studios era ushering in a new wave of creative control for 007, it’s high time we modernize one of my favorite Bond villains. I can hardly wait to see how they bring fresh life to this classic character!

I Still Think Bond 26 Needs To Have A Female Villain

25 years since Sophie Marceau’s character Elektra King in “The World is Not Enough” left a lasting impression on us, it’s surprising that we haven’t witnessed a female Bond villain with as much depth yet. Although Elektra undeniably contributed to the series’ female antagonist history, her true identity as the main villain was unexpected given that most of the movie suggested that Robert Carlyle’s character, Renard, was in control.

As Barbara Broccoli’s comments about James Bond’s reinvention hold true now more than ever, the individual chosen to direct Bond 26 will undoubtedly have thoughts on this topic. However, I strongly feel that it’s high time we had a female character who could serve as Bond’s greatest test of duty in the future films.

If any member from Amazon-MGM’s Bond team happens to be reading, I’ve previously made a case for Lady Gaga as a Bond villain. However, if we’re considering the suggestions you provided, I’d side with Team Emily Blunt. But don’t worry if you have different thoughts; there’s plenty of time to discuss this since Bond 26 is still quite a ways off.

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2025-03-20 16:38