Bezos. Jeff Bezos. The billionaire Amazon founder may have a big say in who gets cast in one of the film world's most iconic roles: Bond. James Bond. And fans have the opportunity to champion their favorite actors and try to capture Bezos' attention.
Bezos kicked off a flurry of activity among Bond aficionados by posting a simple question to social media on Thursday: "Who'd you pick as the next Bond?" Bezos included a screenshot of a Reuters article highlighting the news that the Bond franchise's long-time producers have handed creative control of the action films to Amazon.
Henry Cavill as James Bond?
Enlarge Image From Russia With Two-Day Delivery? Henry Cavill played Superman in the 2013 movie Man of Steel. He has a wealth of experience in action roles. Warner Bros.
If Bezos actually reads the Instagram comments, then he'll know who the general public is pulling for to take over as 007. A quick survey of the responses shows one name in particular popping up repeatedly. Henry Cavill may have played the American superhero Superman, but he's very British. "I think the world has gone mad if Henry Cavill isn't offered this role," said one commenter.
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British actor Idris Elba also got a few mentions, though when asked back in 2018, he said he wouldn't be the next Bond. Maybe he'll change his mind.
Elba is the personal favorite of Bond expert Colin Burnett, a film and media studies professor at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Burnett, however, fears Elba has "aged out" of the role. "I think it's time from a Black Bond," Burnett tells CNET. "Blockbuster movies with Black stars are now global hits, including in East Asia, which is a large market for Bond."
Cavill might be a popular choice, but some fans are thinking outside the box. There was at least one vote for American comedian Kevin Hart. Whoopi Goldberg, known for her work on Star Trek and as a co-host of The View, received a shoutout as well.
Amazon didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on Bezos' level of involvement with creative or casting decisions for the franchise.
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