A newJames Bondfavorite is slowly emerging and, much like fellow 007 favorite Henry Cavill, he’s something of aZack Snyderstaple. Scottish actorStuart Martin, who is best recognized for his roles in Snyder’sArmy of ThievesandRebel Moonsaga, has seen his odds improve as he gradually catches up with the likes ofKraven the Hunterstar Aaron Taylor-Johnson,The Gentlemen’sTheo James, andLittle Womenactor James Norton as the top choice to take over the iconic role from Daniel Craig.
According to William Hill spokesperson, Lee Phelps (viaGBNews), Stuart Martin’s emergence as another firm-favorite has been an “intriguing turn” in the ongoing search for the next James Bond, with theSlow Weststar now “a serious contender.”
“The search for Daniel Craig’s successor as James Bond has taken another intriguing turn, with Scottish actor Stuart Martin gaining significant attention as a serious contender—potentially becoming the first Scot to play 007 since Sean Connery.
The 39-year-old has entered the market at 10/1 with us, placing him among strong contenders such as Josh O’Connor (9/4), James Norton (4/1), and Paul Mescal (7/1)."
‘Rebel Moon’ Star Stuart Martin Is Now in “Serious Contention” for 007
Stuart Martin has seen his odds improvesince being name-dropped by an LA movie consultantwho has worked on the James Bond franchise in the past. Speaking toMailOnline, the source revealed that “Stuart is the name that has been discussed in Bond circles by those in the know. He is in serious contention.” However, they did stipulate that “no-one will confirm this because Eon goes all out to deny and shy away from anything concerning casting, but it would be an amazing milestone to have a Scottish Bond again.”
While we await that fateful day when the actor chosen to play the new 007 is revealed, a recent reporthas teased other detailsabout the studio’s plans for the beloved action franchise. According to the report, the idea is to take the Bond series back to the days of “quips and camp” and “shift away” from the heavier themes of Craig’s movies, instead opting for a more “traditional” and “easier to sell via memes” approach. Whatever that means. Maybe, instead of a martini, Bond will be asking “I Can Has Cheezburger?”
Henry Cavill Just Proved He’s the Right Pick for the Next James Bond
Henry Cavill’s 2005 screen test for ‘Casino Royale’ proves he is the right actor to play James Bond.
And, with regard to the ongoing rumors surrounding which actors are at the top of the list, a former James Bond director,GoldenEyeandCasino Royale’sMartin Campbell, has advised us all to take these things with a large pinch of salt.He said to MovieWebregarding his own experiences with casting rumors…
“You’ll never know who’s actually going to be James Bond until Barbara [Broccoli] and Michael [Wilson], the two producers, decide who it’s going to be. And I always laugh, you know? I look on YouTube and they’ll have something that says, ‘These were the prospective Bonds before Daniel Craig.’ I mean, it’s all rubbish, basically. Because you know, most of them — I happened to be there — and most of them, a lot of them were never considered. So, who knows?”
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