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9 actors who could replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond

By Camila Domingues

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Henry Cavill attends "The Witcher" Season 3 UK Premiere at The Now Building at Outernet London on June 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Henry Cavill attends "The Witcher" Season 3 UK Premiere at The Now Building at Outernet London on June 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images) /
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Richard Madden, James Bond, next James Bond
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: Richard Madden attends Los Angeles Red Carpet And Fan Screening For Prime Video’s “Citadel” on April 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/WireImage) /

4. Richard Madden

The King in the North wearing a tux, driving expensive cars, and leaving all his love interests swooning over him? That sounds… great, actually.

The buzz around the possibility of Richard Madden playing the next James Bond is definitely there, and it’s not hard to see why. Madden’s portrayal of Robb Stark in Game of Thrones showed us a leader of men, a tactician, and a romantic – all qualities that also make up James Bond’s character. But it’s not just his Stark credentials that make him a strong contender: his role in the critically-acclaimed TV series Bodyguard had him diving into the world of national security and its complexities. The transition from safeguarding fictional kingdoms to guarding Queen and country? Totally James Bond-worthy.

And let’s not forget about how he commanded the screen in Marvel’s Eternals, giving the MCU with one of its most complicated characters.

What makes Madden particularly appealing for the role is his ability to blend stoicism with vulnerability. His

beautifully captivating

eyes can easily go from steely resolve to pained sensitivity in a microsecond, giving Bond the complexity that the character warrants in a modern context. James Bond is not just a spy, he’s also a man with a troubled past, and that’s something Madden would be able to showcase beautifully. With Madden’s proven range and magnetic screen presence, he is definitely a strong candidate.

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