Top 10 Best Actors to Become the New James Bond

1. Christian Bale

   

   Christian Charles Philip Bale (born January 30, 1974) is an English actor known for his versatility and physical transformations for roles. He has been a leading man in films across several genres and has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2014, Forbes... read more

   He is Welsh/British, a proven action film actor with the class and Bond-like swagger. He would make for a classic Bond - provided, of course, that he wants to give the role a try.

   You can just imagine him standing up to 'M' (Ralph Fiennes) or flirting with Moneypenny (Naomie Harris), going to pick up the latest Aston Martin from Q (Ben Whishaw).

   Only two people I think could play Bond. I have already voted for one of them, but Christian Bale is a great actor, a true all-rounder. If he got the role of the next James Bond, I would love it and look forward to it.

2. Hugh Jackman

   

   Hugh Michael Jackman (born October 12, 1968) is an Australian actor, singer, and producer. He achieved global recognition for roles in superhero, period, musical, and romantic films. Jackman is best known for portraying Wolverine in the X-Men film series, which ran from 2000 to 2024, and for his acclaimed... read more

   Would make a good Bondsman. He could redeem Aussie actor George Lazenby, who played in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and messed up future Bond films.

   Actually, Hugh was asked to play Bond in Casino Royale but turned it down.

   I could see him as Bond! He has the Bond look and acting talent to do it!

3. Henry Cavill

   

   Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is a British actor. He began his career with roles in the feature film adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture the Castle (2003). Cavill gained international recognition in the 2010s for his portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman in the DC Extended Universe... read more

   He got a raw deal with Superman - reduced to a side character in a franchise that was supposed to be his own. He has to train harder than any other actor, shoot 15 hours a day while wearing that extremely uncomfortable suit, and yet not even get top billing.

   He's got everything Bond needs - look, physique, age, charisma (when he is given enough to work with). He is even British (Superman is not). So please! Let him have this one! He's been unlucky for far too long.

   Oh my, another great actor with a commanding presence. Come on, women still want a strong, masculine actor, and Henry is it. His acting is brilliant.

4. Jon Hamm

   

   Jonathan Daniel "Jon" Hamm, born March 10, 1971, is an American actor, director, and television producer best known for playing advertising executive Don Draper on the AMC television drama series Mad Men from 2007 to 2015. He has also appeared in films such as Baby Driver and Top Gun: Maverick. Hamm... read more

   Sophisticated and tough, wide range, from Baby Driver to Keeping Up with the Joneses.

5. Jason Statham

   

   Jason Statham is an English actor. He is known for his roles in the Guy Ritchie crime films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Revolver. Statham later became an international action star through leading roles in The Transporter series, Crank, The Expendables, and the Fast & Furious franchise... read more

   Jason Statham is a tough, down-to-earth guy. Just my opinion, but I think he would make a splendid Bond.

   Jason Statham does all his own stunts and takes risks to impress his fans. Surely he deserves the honor of being the next James Bond. Imagine him playing Bond. He would shoot all the baddies.

   Of course he can. Haven't seen Furious 7?

6. Tom Hardy

   

   Edward Thomas Hardy, CBE, is an English actor and film producer.

   Originally a model, Hardy made his film debut in Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down (2001). He gained wider recognition for his roles in films such as Bronson (2008), Inception (2010), and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).... read more

   Perfect fit for the part. A huge amount better than Jamie Bell, as Jamie is totally wrong as Bond.

   Is Tom Hardy British, though? The actor definitely has to be British.

   Already played an English spy in This Means War. Definitely could pull it off.

   Watching Tom Hardy as James Bond - that would be an awesome day!

7. James McAvoy

   

   James McAvoy is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teenager in the 1995 film The Near Room. From 2003 onward, he transitioned into feature films while continuing to work in both film and television.

   Known for: Filth, X-Men Movie Series, Wanted, Trance.

8. Gerard Butler

   

   Gerard James Butler (born 13 November 1969) is a Scottish actor and film producer.

   After studying law, he turned to acting in the mid-1990s, taking on small roles in productions such as Mrs Brown (1997), the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and Tale of the Mummy (1998).... read more

9. Richard Armitage

   

10. Sam Worthington

    

    Samuel Henry John Worthington is an Australian actor. He played Jake Sully in James Cameron's 2009 film Avatar and its sequels, Marcus Wright in Terminator Salvation, and Perseus in Clash of the Titans and Wrath of the Titans. He later took on more dramatic roles in films such as Everest, Hacksaw Ridge,... read more

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13. Michael Fassbender

    

    Michael Fassbender is a German-Irish actor of stage and screen whose career includes roles in both independent and blockbuster films. He is best known for performances in Hunger, Inglourious Basterds, Shame, X-Men: First Class, Prometheus, 12 Years a Slave, Frank, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Steve... read more

    Totally! I like Daniel Craig as 007, but Michael Fassbender could nail this role!

    Known for: Shame, X-Men Film Series, Macbeth, Prometheus.

14. Tom Hiddleston

    

    Thomas William Hiddleston is an English actor. He's best known for his portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and the Disney+ series Loki. He's also earned acclaim outside Marvel... read more

15. Scott Adkins

    

    Scott Edward Adkins (born 17 June 1976) is an English actor and martial artist. He gained prominence with his villainous portrayal of the Russian prison fighter Yuri Boyka in the American martial arts film Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006). He reprised this role in its sequels, Undisputed III:... read more

16. Robert Pattinson

    

    Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson is an English actor, producer, model, and musician. He began his film career by playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a 2005 fantasy film. He later gained worldwide recognition for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight film series.

    Personally, I don't like him that much, but many people would like to see him as James Bond. And you don't need much acting talent to play Bond.

17. Chris Evans

    

    Christopher Robert Evans is an American actor best known for his roles as Marvel Comics characters. He portrayed Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Human Torch in the Fantastic Four films. Evans has also appeared in critically acclaimed films such as Snowpiercer and Knives Out.

18. Eric Bana

    

    Eric Bana is an Australian actor and comedian. He began his entertainment career in the sketch comedy series Full Frontal before earning critical acclaim for his performance in the biographical crime film Chopper. Bana later gained international recognition for his roles in major films such as Black... read more

    Eric Bana is a great and multifunctional actor. He would be a fantastic fit to play 007, and he has the needed background and skills to take the chance and do great.

    Eric Bana is one of my favorite actors. He is very talented and versatile. He would be a great James Bond. He looks great in action movies.

19. Colin Farrell

    

    Colin James Farrell is an Irish actor. A leading man in both blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s, he has received various awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards and a nomination for an Academy Award. His notable performances include roles in In Bruges, The Banshees... read more

20. Richard Madden

    

    Richard Madden is a Scottish stage, film, and television actor best known for portraying Robb Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones and Prince Kit in Disney's Cinderella. He also starred in the BBC thriller Bodyguard, for which he won a Golden Globe Award. Madden has since appeared in several major... read more

    He could play a younger version of Bond and make Bond Scottish again.

    He's Scottish like Sean Connery and easy on the eye.

21. Matt Smith

    

    Matthew Robert Smith (born October 28, 1982) is an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, a role for which he received a BAFTA TV Award nomination in 2011. Since leaving Doctor Who, he has starred in television series such... read more

    He nailed it as The Doctor. He can nail it as James Bond!

22. Leonardo DiCaprio

    

    Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio (born November 11, 1974) is an American actor and film producer. Known for his work in biopics and period films, he's received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. As of 2019, his films have grossed over... read more

23. Robert Downey Jr.

    

    Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor and producer. His early career included both critical acclaim and commercial success.

    He battled substance abuse and legal troubles in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He experienced a major career resurgence with his role as Tony... read more

    I think it would be a great choice, really, but I don't think he would like to be attached to another franchise for 10 years.

24. Matt Damon

    

    Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter. He is ranked among Forbes magazine's most bankable stars and is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Damon gained fame with Good Will Hunting (1997), which he co-wrote with Ben Affleck and for which they won... read more

25. William Moseley

    

    William Peter Moseley is an English actor born on April 27, 1987. He is best known for playing Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film trilogy. Moseley also starred as Prince Liam Henstridge in the E! television series The Royals, which aired from 2015 to 2018.

    He's got the muscle, he's English, he can act, he's someone different, and he's extremely underrated! Need I say more?

26. Orlando Bloom

    

    Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom is an English actor. He gained international fame for his role as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) and reprised the role in The Hobbit film series (2013-2014). He further rose to stardom by starring in epic fantasy, historical epic, and fantasy adventure... read more

27. Chris Pine

    

    Christopher Whitelaw Pine is an American actor. He is best known for playing James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot film series, which began in 2009. He also played notable roles such as Will in Unstoppable (2010), Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods (2014), and Toby Howard in Hell or High Water (2016).... read more