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Sierra Leone’s Idriss Elba has claimed 17 percent of Votes, making him Britain second choice to play the next 007 after Daniel Craig.
Daniel Craig will be replaced as James Bond in the coming months, but the British public has already made up their mind on who they want to become the new-and-improved 007
After No Time To Die hit cinemas in September 2021, Daniel Craig finally made his exit from the legendary role of James Bond. His 15-year tenure enjoyed five movies before his version of 007 ended. Since then, Bond bosses have stated that they will be announcing the next star of the role in the coming years, but the British public wants someone specific to don the tuxedo and grab a martini.
Rainbow Riches Casino recently asked British Bond buffs who ought to be taking over as the seventh official 007 star. In a poll made up of 2,000 votes, UK voters had their say and ultimately decided that Tom Hardy was the best choice for the job.
Rainbow Riches Casino recently asked British Bond buffs who ought to be taking over as the seventh official 007 star. In a poll made up of 2,000 votes, UK voters had their say and ultimately decided that Tom Hardy was the best choice for the job.
Hardy received 24 percent of the total votes – almost 500 in total – marking a major win for the Venom star. This news now makes him the nation’s favourite actor to continue the legacy of Bond, James Bond.
Hardy was previously rumoured to have been cast as 007 behind the scenes. While these reports were never confirmed, his Bond odds have skyrocketed ever since. Ladbrokes recently gave Hardy 7/1 odds on claiming the role – but he is being beaten by a collection of major players.
Another British legend came second in the voting for 007: The indelible Idris Elba.
Elba is best known for appearing in the Marvel universe and playing detective Luther. In recent years, he played Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad. And these roles no doubt contributed to his popularity in the Bond voting.
Elba claimed 17 percent of votes, making him Britain’s second choice to play the next 007 after Craig.
It seems the Bond bosses feel the same way about the star, as they recently spoke candidly about Elba’s position in the franchise’s future.
Bond boss Barbara Broccoli said at the beginning of the year: “Well, we know Idris, I’m friends with him and he’s a magnificent actor. You know, it’s been part of the conversation.”
However, she recently backtracked on these comments about Elba.
Broccoli pointed out that the age of the 50-year-old Elba could be his biggest crutch. She said: “The thing is, [the Bond announcement] is going to be a couple of years off. And when we cast Bond, it’s a 10-12-year commitment. So he’s probably thinking: ‘Do I really want that thing? Not everybody wants to do that. It was hard enough getting [Daniel Craig to do it].”
