I've previously posted on the subject before, but, given that the previous hands involved in the franchise are now tied in gold knots, we can pretty much assume that Amazon will go in a different direction. They've already decided on a film budget of $250 million and a release date at the end of 2027. Now, they just have to come up with minor things like a script, actors, director, and possible locations (I hear a yacht may be available!).
And, of course, a direction for the series to go in. Which could be anything, frankly, as it could be contemporary, or a period-piece (within budget, of course), and they have to look at what might make a good villain in the geopolitical conditions we find ourselves in. It would behoove them to not insult any potential markets for the world-wide popular series, so they'll probably have to go with the villain being some corrupt industrialist or an oligarch with a seemingly endless store of greed. One wonders where they might find that.
But, the big question is who will play James Bond? Considerations in the past have come down to availability, salary, commitment to a multi-picture contract, and, to a certain extent, whether they're a "team-player." But, that was in the past when EON Productions was in charge. Who knows what criteria will be considered with Amazon in charge?
Here are the top eight leading contenders to play the role:
Jason Sthatam
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
