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Who will play the next 007? Daniel Craig vacated the role, has been a constant talking point for some time now, and now has a firm favorite in the mix. Step Up, Henry Cavill.
Witcher The actor was nominated for the role after fans went crazy over his latest Instagram story.
The 39-year-old actor shared his latest No. 1 Botanicals commercial, featuring Superman the star leaves the store and walks past a chic Aston Martin DB5. Starting the car, Cavill says, “Life will always have its sweet temptations.”
While advertising may not be anything special, it was the Aston Martin that got the tongues rolling as it was James Bond’s signature car from Sean Connery’s famous role until 1983.
Pairing Cavill and Aston Martin so closely together means the James Bond reference is stronger than ever, and without the name of a successor named Daniel Craig leaving the role, could Cavill step in to play the famed spy?
Empire Magazine’s Ollie Gibbs certainly thought so, as he tweeted: “Henry Cavill doesn’t reference Bond so subtly in his latest video…”
Other Twitter users also noticed the subtle nod. One user shared: “You want this job. We mean, who wouldn’t want that? Sean Connery’s famous Aston Martin DB5.”
And fans strongly support Cavill for the role. One person wrote: “Henry Cavill is my Superman but he is also my next James Bond. His physique, demeanor, voice, acting and overall sex appeal are more than enough to make him the next James Bond.”
“#HenryCavill is eyeing Aston Martin in his latest ad, clearly hinting at his desire to play #JamesBond,” another said, before adding, “He’s going to kill him.”
While Cavill could have been a good fit for the big shoe Craig left behind, that doesn’t mean he’s the front runner. Numerous other names have been added to this mix, including Luther actor Idris Elba.
In fact, Elba is a name that has been discussed many times, prompting producer Barbara Broccoli to directly address the rumors.
Speaking of Calling the Deadline Crew podcast, she said, “Well, we know Idris, we’re friends, and he’s a great actor… that was part of the conversation, but it’s always hard to have a conversation when you have someone in the chair.”
Could Cavill be the next 007? The news is yet to be confirmed…
