Key Takeaways
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the top contender for the role of James Bond.
- Paul Mescal’s odds as the next James Bond have been slashed.
- Both actors possess the versatility, athleticism, and charisma required for the iconic character.
Since Daniel Craig confirmed his departure from the James Bond franchise, many have been looking forward to learning who would take the mantle next. Several names have resurfaced, but one actor is making waves in the betting world.
Craig brought to light a new persona of the famous fictional character M16 agent James Bond, aka agent “007” because his films were emotionally complex. He starred in five movies, making his debut in Casino Royale (2006) and concluding his story arc in No Time to Die (2021). Among the names rumored to be the next James Bond are Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Regé-Jean Page, Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill, and Sam Heughan. Taylor-Johnson is the favorite, but a new name is seemingly a threat to the role.
Taylor-Johnson is the bookies’ favorite to play James Bond. However, bookmakers noticed a rising star and an Oscar nominee gaining the same favor. This actor is Paul Mescal, who stars in Gladiator II. Mescal’s odds of being the next James Bond have been slashed from 10-1 to 3-1, with support from Ana de Armas. Mescal hasn’t addressed the rumors about potentially playing James Bond.
If either Taylor-Johnson or Mescal secures the role, both are equipped to portray Bond excellently. They are versatile actors with the necessary charisma and athleticism for the character, ideal for the action-packed franchise. Additionally, they are in their prime years, ready to commit to multiple James Bond movies.
Source: Express
