James Bond: Fan-Favorite Contender Exits The Race — Who’s Still In The Running For The Next 007?

It’s been four years since Daniel Craig’s No Time to Die hit theatres. While it’s confirmed that Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve will direct the next installment, there’s still no official word on who will step into the role of the next James Bond. But now, one fan-favorite contender has pulled himself out of the 007 race. Read on to find out who that actor is, and who else is still in the running to play the iconic spy.

This Golden Globe Winner Won’t Be The Next James Bond

According to a recent report by Collider, the Golden Globe-winning actor Taron Egerton hinted that he won’t be playing the lead role in the next James Bond movie. About the prospects of him starring as 007, the Welsh actor candidly confessed, “No. And I don’t think I’m a good choice for it. I think I’m too messy for that. I think I’m not— I really love James Bond and particularly Daniel Craig’s tenure. But I think I wouldn’t be good at it, and I think there’s so many cool, younger actors who would be great for it. I think it would be wasted on me, probably.”

Potential James Bond Contenders

As speculation continues around who will take over as the next James Bond, several interesting names have surfaced. Potential contenders include Henry Cavill, Tom Holland, Michael Fassbender, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Josh O’Connor, Theo James, Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal, Jonathan Bailey, Nicholas Hoult, and James Norton, among other talented actors.