James Bond Fan Favorite Emerges in Amazon CEO Poll

Amazon's acquisition of James Bond's creative control has ignited a fervent debate: who will be the next 007? Jeff Bezos himself posed the question on X, and the response overwhelmingly favors Henry Cavill.

While contenders like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are also in the running, Cavill's popularity is undeniable. His previous audition for Casino Royale (available online), deemed "tremendous" by director Martin Campbell, further fuels the speculation. Although deemed too young at the time, Campbell now acknowledges Cavill's suitability, stating he would have been an "excellent Bond" had Daniel Craig not been cast.

Cavill himself has publicly commented on the past audition, acknowledging he was likely too young at the time and praising Craig's performance. He was "probably wasn’t ready at the time," he stated in an interview with Josh Horowitz.

With Daniel Craig's departure after No Time to Die, the search for his successor is underway. Campbell highlights the typical three-film commitment for Bond actors, suggesting a timeframe that would align with Cavill's current age and physical condition. While previously considered too young, Cavill, now 40, could potentially fill the role, completing a trilogy without exceeding an age considered too advanced for the part. His current involvement with Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 project further strengthens the possibility of a Cavill-Bond collaboration.

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