A Few Ideas On Who Should Be the Next 007 Part II

​Written by Shae

I am not going to lie. This blog is legitimately in retaliation to Scotty's Bond Blog. While Scotty had some amazing picks, I can't say I agree with them. We don't seem to be seeing eye to eye over a lot of geeky things lately, and this is just another topic we seem to differ on. The actors chosen by Scotty were really good, and a lot of them I didn't see coming. That being said, here are my picks for the next James Bond.
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The talk of this actor being the next James Bond has been going about for quite some time, and I stand by it. Idris Elba. Based on just his voice alone, his voice is so silky smooth...also he is a really talented actor. From voicing the infamous Shere Khan to playing the imposing, all knowing, Heimdall. Elba is an amazing choice to be 007 based on his amazing talent. That iconic voice saying the name alone, it would be utterly amazing to hear him say "Bond, James Bond." Which is why he is my number one pick.

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British, suave, and mischievous, Tom Hiddleston stole our hearts as Loki and kept us coming back for more. His trickster ways have sky rocketed Hiddleston to fame, and solidified his place in the hearts of millions. Since then, he's done a ton of other roles. Could Hiddleston be a really good James Bond? If you ask me, the answer is yes. James Bond is such a character himself, that placing the right person is hard. Super spies are pretty hard to cast, but I think Hiddleston would be up for the challenge.

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Speaking of talented actors, Benedict Cumberbatch would also be an excellent choice. I know, a lot of my choices have unique and sexy voices, but that's a part of James Bond's appeal. After all, if we're going to watch a multiple hour film with an actor, we have to love his voice. From Sherlock, to Khan, and now Doctor Strange, Benedict has proven his range of acting for many a genre now. A talented young man capable of pretty much anything, why shouldn't he be the next James Bond?

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Emma Watson is a fantastic choice for a leading lady. She would be a powerful Bond, but should 007 be a woman? We've gone back and forth on this, and well, why not? Maybe it's time for Bond to be a woman for a film or two. That being said, as wonderful as Ms. Watson is, I'm actually going to pick Daisy Ridley. She utterly blew me away in The Force Awakens and I think she has the right amount of balance between bad ass and classy. Ridley's dedication to the craft has easily earned her a number one spot as the lady 007.

Of course I have to give my nod to Scotty. His picks were really thought out and he made a lot of amazing points. Honestly, arguing with him is kind of a bit of fun! Hopefully you take this in good jest my friend. That being said, whoever we have as our next James Bond will certainly be a fantastic pick.

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