If these rumors about the next James Bond — should Daniel Craig decide to vacate the role — are true, I have good news and not as good news.
First up, Idris has made the MGM cut. According to *a source* at the studio:
To get anyone to take over from Daniel will be a tough job …. There will be a lot of trepidation about a new Bond, but Idris’ talent and proven appeal gives executives a lot of heart. Idris may be a little older than the other candidates but he looks like he is still in his 30s.
The other names said to be on the studio shortlist are:
Michael Fassbender
Luke Evans
Aidan Turner
Charlie Hunnam (really?)
The Hiddles
Interestingly, though, Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, who has the final decision on who ultimately takes on the James Bond role, has her eye on a couple of younger fellas.
Jamie Bell
James Norton
And now, the not as good news. SOMEONE IS MISSING.
I’d like to remind Ms. Broccoli and MGM of a person whose hat has publicly been thrown in the ring and, yet, somehow isn’t on the official short list. A person who’d be perfect for the role; a modern Bond who, instead of stirring the pot, would really shake things up.
Gillian Anderson
We do hope the producers and MGM are truly keeping an open mind. Bond. Jane Bond.
