Would love to see Idris Elba as the next Bond, truly think he could bring back the sophistication of Sean Connery's Bond without the misogyny.
This Is Who Should Be the Next James Bond, According to People
After 15 years of playing James Bond, Daniel Craig stepped down from the role in 2021. As fans eagerly anticipate the next actor to take on the iconic character, the competition is fierce. Thousands of fans participated in an online poll to vote for their favorite contender, and we’ve compiled the results of the top picks below.
Who will be the next James Bond? Check out our list of the favorite contenders, ranked by the public in an online poll.
10th place: Aaron Taylor-Johnson
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/b00/d0f/113fe35dacacb00a3eaf87a9b3.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
9th place: Alexander Dreymon
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/1a2/e37/eca64a53958c5d30103a6e5ee4.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
8th place: Regé-Jean Page
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/bfb/ef5/42d8645516b535a3d5f155f445.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
7th place: Tom Ellis
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/833/8f7/a3917f5f39b263e12f3aa08f78.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
6th place: Tom Hiddleston
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/e71/493/e42044520cb7b52a27c0d27dcd.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
5th place: Sam Heughan
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/2f4/e04/493e555153b0d6497e06908f2a.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
4th place: Michael Fassbender
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/9e0/6ec/457f025fe9bd4927f99a4cfe6d.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
3rd place: Idris Elba
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/a10/cd6/5c37ed5cfc858da64907d95238.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
2nd place: Tom Hardy
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/480/7f9/09d1c65855a16746bc0120e4d2.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
1st place: Henry Cavill
![](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/fea/dd7/f530e859a29aabd4e9d56b64e3.jpg)
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
If you’d like to know more about what it takes to have the honor of portraying the famed secret agent, then this read might just be for you:
Comments
I would much rather have JJ Feild over Tom Hiddleston!
either channing tatum or brad pit should be the next james bond. ik that i probely spelt one of their names wrong
![](https://wl-static.cf.tsp.li/avatars/icons_wl/8.png)
Related Reads
18 Famous Actors That Have Become Even More Handsome With Age
![18 Famous Actors That Have Become Even More Handsome With Age](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/c34/74b/585f2353ab89f1c1813d7bdc2b.jpg)
11 Safety Tips All Women Should Know Inside Out
![11 Safety Tips All Women Should Know Inside Out](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/c44/f39/5cc02a56eaad549c382d9f6e98.jpg)
17 Situations Where Guests Took the Words “Make Yourself at Home” Too Literally
![17 Situations Where Guests Took the Words “Make Yourself at Home” Too Literally](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/df0/032/c2edf05d5bb6fed9f2d1a1e67f.jpg)
15+ Bewildering Pics That Almost Fooled Our Brains
![15+ Bewildering Pics That Almost Fooled Our Brains](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/a29/0b4/99ea5e5dbd86c70a0bb3e1a89a.jpg)
15+ People Who Have Mastered the Freedom of Being Different
![15+ People Who Have Mastered the Freedom of Being Different](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/11f/059/72a2955e7faedc9ae0d201f826.jpg)
11 Things That Suddenly Became Popular Thanks to Movies
![11 Things That Suddenly Became Popular Thanks to Movies](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/912/e9d/6fb1f25bdf9f3cc4388acd3b00.jpg)
14 Stars Who Were Ready to Say Goodbye to Their Status as Most Attractive Hollywood Celebrity for the Sake of One Role
![14 Stars Who Were Ready to Say Goodbye to Their Status as Most Attractive Hollywood Celebrity for the Sake of One Role](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/cbf/7d8/c403bd5de3b3a4f0321d100e22.jpg)
“Too Bad She Couldn’t Accept Aging Gracefully,” Shania Twain, 58, Looks Shockingly Youthful in New Pic
![“Too Bad She Couldn’t Accept Aging Gracefully,” Shania Twain, 58, Looks Shockingly Youthful in New Pic](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/c90/9a5/efd0a95b88a7c2c293eb220ac8.jpg)
“STOP With the Fillers”, Meg Ryan Attends Met Gala After 20 Years and Shocks Fans
![“STOP With the Fillers”, Meg Ryan Attends Met Gala After 20 Years and Shocks Fans](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/9ad/c11/61a1d850dea798d9edeae84455.jpg)
Pierce Brosnan’s Wife Stuns People With Her Transformation During Her Latest Appearance
![Pierce Brosnan’s Wife Stuns People With Her Transformation During Her Latest Appearance](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/8f0/096/34fad958e8b3239183016bfc1e.jpg)
“She Will Need to Change Her Passport,” A Woman, 58, Reveals Facelift Surgery Results Leaving Everyone Speechless
![“She Will Need to Change Her Passport,” A Woman, 58, Reveals Facelift Surgery Results Leaving Everyone Speechless](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/821/47b/8a985d592bb10d1128a49b4224.jpg)
"More Handsome Than Dad," People Are Stunned by How Strikingly Handsome Richard Gere’s Son Is
!["More Handsome Than Dad," People Are Stunned by How Strikingly Handsome Richard Gere’s Son Is](https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/336x177/jpg/68f/78b/2f33925b1c9f003b425c941fea.jpg)