After making the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, Daniel Craig announced he will not be reprising the role in the next installment. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, No Time To Die's release date has been postponed because of Covid-19. But, this delay hasn't kept fans from speculating about who the next 007 will be.
More and more voices are uniting around the belief that the new MI6 special agent should be played by a Black actor. One of the names at the top of the list is Idris Elba, but there are a plethora of other Black British actors, both male and female, who could pull off the character – depending upon where the franchise is headed.
10 Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor made his big-screen debut in Steven Speilberg's film Amistad, as Ensign James Covey. Since then, Ejiofor has become a rare breed of a movie star, one who brings substance and depth with him wherever he goes – a quality needed by anyone playing 007.
Ejiofor is known, these days, for playing Solomon Northup in Steve McQueen's biopic, 12 Years a Slave. He also has plenty of action credits to his name, starring in Doctor Strange, The Lion King, and most recently, The Old Guard.
9 Letitia Wright
While some people believe James Bond should never be a woman, there are many Black female action stars who think otherwise. Letitia Wright is a skilled and dynamic television and film actor, a fresh face who could completely revitalize the 007 franchise.
From Black Panther and Ready Player One to Black Mirror, Wright brings an edge to her performances that prove she's capable of pulling off the most famous cinematic spy. Just ask any of her Avengers co-stars.
8 John Boyega
Now that John Boyega is officially done with playing Finn in Star Wars, why shouldn't the actor move on to another popular franchise? Boyega is a powerful and mesmerizing performer who oozes charisma, and he'd look amazing drinking a martini in a tailored suit.
Boyega isn't just a Star Wars face. The actor's other credits include Attack the Block, Pacific Rim: Uprising, and Detroit.
7 Thandie Newton
Thandie Newton has been acting for decades, but her recent performance as the AI host, Maeve Millay, in HBO's Westworld showcases her ability to bring raw emotion into an action plot without sacrificing the entertainment value.
The British actor, at 47, appears to be within the normal age range for Bond actors. Her other action films include Mission: Impossible 2 and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
6 Daniel Kaluuya
Known for his work in science fiction and horror, Daniel Kaluuya absolutely has what it takes to play James Bond – especially if the role turns more dark and sinister. Before breaking out into the American scene as Chris Washington in Jordan Peele's Get Out, Kaluuya acted in a plethora of British television series, including Black Mirror.
After Get Out, Kaluuya co-starred in Black Panther. He also worked on Steve McQueen's unconventional heist movie Widows.
5 Carmen Ejogo
Carmen Ejogo's acting range is incredible. The British actor has worked on films as diverse as Selma, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and It Comes at Night.
Ejogo is no stranger to television, either, having performed in HBO's True Detective and Netflix's Self Made. Graceful and poised, Ejogo would make one interesting Bond.
4 David Oyelowo
Ejogo's Selma co-star David Oyelowo is also a fine choice for 007. While he's best-known for playing Martin Luther King, Jr., Oyelowo has stretched his action muscles in features like Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Jack Reacher.
As if that isn't enough, Oyelowo already knows what it's like to play a British spy in front of the camera. Between 2002 and 2004, he played MI5 officer Danny Hunter in the BBC drama Spooks.
3 Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo made a memorable feature film debut in Steve McQueen's Widows. The vibrant rising star followed that up with performances in Bad Times at the El Royale and Harriet.
Intense and emotionally controlled, Erivo has the potential to pull off an obsessive James Bond perfectly. Look no further than her performance as Holly Gibney in HBO's The Outsider as proof.
2 Joivan Wade
One of the youngest actors on this list, Jovian Wade is known for playing Cyborg in the DC Universe series Doom Patrol. Wade has also appeared in popular British series like Doctor Who and EastEnders.
Wade displays a youthful ambition in many of his performances, which could be the sort of stylistic overhaul needed for the James Bond universe.
1 Idris Elba
For a decade now, rumors have circulated about Idris Elba being the natural choice for the next James Bond. Handsome, rugged, and exacting, Elba shines on both the small and big screen.
From Stringer Bell in The Wire to DCI John Luther in Luther, Elba's television credits are impressive. The same goes for Elba's film credits, which include Thor, Pacific Rim, and Beasts of No Nation.
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