James Bond, Ian Fleming’s legendary secret agent, is more popular than ever. It’s perhaps most famously associated with the character that great actors – like Bob De Niro and Christian Bale – have played over the years. Sean Connery initially brought the character to life on the big screen in 1962 with “Dr. No.” Bond films have a storied history. Originally created by Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, they are now realized by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, closely transforming Fleming’s exciting novels into a cinematic universe that hooks audiences of all ages.
The newest addition, “No Time to Die,” dropped into theaters in 2021. It heralded the conclusion of Daniel Craig’s remarkable era as the world’s most popular spy. The hunt for a new James Bond has begun! Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, and Henry Cavill are just a few of the names that have floated around as possible successors. Other actors rumored for the role are Regé-Jean Page, Richard Madden, James Norton, Damson Idris, Cillian Murphy, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
During a recent interview with Time Magazine, actor Henry Golding revealed just how worried he was about taking on the role of James Bond.
“I think that’s every actor’s kind of nightmare,” – Henry Golding
Golding went on to explain in more detail why these expectations were problematic given the burdens placed on such a mythical figure.
“Why can’t they bring out more agents or more OOs? I think that would be so much more fun, because there just isn’t the restraints and the expectation. Maybe I’m just a p
