The race to become the new James Bond just got more serious with news on what candidates as Tom Hiddleston and any female 007 candidates will not be replacing Daniel Craig. In the meantime, Aidan Turner voiced out what contenders for the new James Bond as Theo James, James Norton and Jack Houston should avoid securing the new James Bond role.
The Daily Mail cites spy thriller writer Frederick Forsyth on the inside buzz about the new James Bond. "I understand (Bond producer) Barbara Broccoli is absolutely no way going to pick Tom Hiddleston," Frederick Forsyth said.
Here's the first shot from @kongskullisland. Can't wait to show you more tomorrow at #SDCC2016. pic.twitter.com/dgw4MY0Fvz
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) July 23, 2016
Tom Hiddleston was not the only one to be shot down for the new James Bond role. Frederick Forsyth also said that Daniel Craig will never be replaced by a female James Bond.
"Well it's all a matter of perspective." - James Bond#SPECTRE is available on DVD: https://t.co/YVOVaysG8lhttps://t.co/Uz5CwObPaq — James Bond (@007) August 7, 2016
According to Frederick Forsyth, a female replacement for Daniel Craig in the new "James Bond" will not fly. Despite the risk of being labeled sexist, Frederick Forsyth maintained that a female James Bond would have no credibility.
In the past, the mill buzzed with speculations that the new "James Bond" will become more "inclusive." The new James Bond actor then could be straight male, straight female or gay.
Meanwhile, Tom Hiddleston rivals Aidan Turner and Theo James are still in the safe zone on the race for the new James Bond. The Mirror cites Aidan Turner on a somewhat superstitious belief that the 007 candidate holds.
According to Aidan Turner, publicly expressing interest in inheriting the 007 role from Daniel Craig seems to kill off any hope of becoming the new James Bond. "It seems like it's the Judas kiss - once you comment on it, it disappears," Aidan Turner said.
Yahoo reports that the new "James Bond" film is anticipated for a 2018 release. The playing field may have narrowed down for Tom Hiddleston, but fans of Aidan Turner, Theo James, James Norton and Jack Houston still have a shot at seeing their bets become the new James Bond.
