Daniel Craig as 007
There has been a lot of talk about James Bond in recent weeks what with the twenty third film in the series due to begin shooting next year.
And Hugh Jackman has revealed that he turned down the role of 007 because it was the wrong time in his career when he was offered the role.
So this got us thinking here at FemaleFirst… who could play the role of the super spy when Daniel Craig finally leaves the role behind - and we by no means what Craig to turn his back on Bond any time soon.
Hugh Jackman - I appreciate that Jackman may not be a Brit but I personally would love to see him take on the role of 007.
The Aussie actor turned down the role because he had just taken on the role of Wolverine and he didn’t want to take on two franchises at the same time.
There is not doubt that Jackman has the looks to pull of the role of the suave spy - and it would be a very popular casting.
Idris Elba - the actor has long since voiced his desire to play James Bond; and there is no denying that Elba is a great actor.
And he has shown that he has the power and presence to take on the role of 007 with his central performance in Luther - and he is also known in the U.S. after playing Stringer Bell in The Wire.
Henry Cavill - the Brit actor was one of the major contenders when Pierce Brosnan left the role and he underwent screen tests for the part.
But, sadly, it seems that that boat may have sailed with Cavill having been cast as Superman in a reboot of the franchise.
His star is set to soar when he stars as Clark Kent in 2013 and he would be the perfect Bond and it would be interesting to see a younger actor take on the role.
Tom Hardy - I am a huge fan of Hardy and I have to admit that he would be my pick to eventually take over the franchise.
He is young enough to stay with the franchise for many years and there is just that little bit of something about him.
Much like Craig he is the rough around the edges kind of Bond and he would bring a certain rawness and unpredictability to the role and the character.
Gerard Butler - the Scotsman is another actor who has been linked to the role of James Bond in recent years.
Butler has the looks the charm and the charisma for 007 and we have seen him take on a series of action roles during his career - that he would be a perfect fit.
Clive Owen - when casting the role of James Bond actor Clive Owen has been mention more times than I care to remember.
But at the age of 47 sadly I feel that Owen’s chance may have gone - although he still has all the attributes that would have made a perfect 007.
There are a whole host of contenders who have the potential to take over the role of 007 when Craig is done - but let’s hope the lovely Daniel won’t be going anywhere just yet!!
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
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