Christopher Nolan’s Potential James Bond Gig Could Spell A New 007 Era With Avengers 2 Star Instead Of Henry Cavill? [Reports]
As Christopher Nolan is reportedly in talks for the next James Bond film, it seems the Avengers 2 star could be the front-runner for the 007 role. Read on to know.
As Christopher Nolan Potentially Directing Next James Bond, Avengers 2 Actor To Fill In Daniel Craig’s Shoes & Don The 007 Tuxed (Picture Credit: IMDB)
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The James Bond franchise is one of cinematic history’s most iconic and enduring film series. Over the years, several actors played the iconic role, and Daniel Craig was one of them. Since the British star left the franchise, the makers are searching for who will take on the role.
Amidst these developments, Christopher Nolan’s name continues to circulate as a potential director for future James Bond installments. Speculation surrounding his involvement in the franchise has persisted for several years, and Nolan has expressed his interest in taking on the directorial role on multiple occasions.
Should Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the producers behind the James Bond franchise, manage to secure Christopher Nolan’s involvement (as per speculations reported by NME, potentially for two films), the excitement surrounding the series will reach new heights. However, with the prospect of Oppenheimer Director’s participation comes a burning question: Who will step into the legendary 007 role following Daniel Craig’s departure?
Among the numerous actors linked to the role, one fan-favorite candidate stood out: Henry Cavill, who previously came close to portraying Bond during the casting of Casino Royale. Cavill has openly expressed his desire for the iconic role on multiple occasions. However, with Christopher Nolan’s potential directorial involvement, a different Marvel actor has now emerged as a leading contender.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, renowned for portraying Pietro Maximoff in the MCU’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and set to star as the titular character in Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man Universe film, “Kraven the Hunter,” has a prior collaboration with Christopher Nolan in the 2020 sci-fi action film “Tenet.”
Speculation regarding Taylor-Johnson’s secretive audition for the coveted James Bond role has arisen, with potential confirmation looming. Previously, actors within Nolan’s network, including Cillian Murphy, Robert Pattinson, and Tom Hardy, were also linked to the role in rumors.
The possibility of Christopher Nolan joining the James Bond franchise appears quite promising, especially considering that the previously rumored director, Matthew Vaughn, has taken on a DC project, rendering him unavailable. Intriguingly, Nolan had to decline a previous offer to direct a James Bond film, “Spectre,” due to scheduling conflicts.
