TL;DR
- Casting for the next James Bond has begun.
- Attitude lists top contenders including LGBTQ talent.
- Ncuti Gatwa, Jonathan Bailey, and more are in the mix.
- Fans are excited for a fresh take on 007.
- Who will dominate as Britain’s iconic spy?
As casting begins for the next James Bond, the excitement is palpable. Attitude has shaken, not stirred, up a list of names we think would dominate as Britain’s most iconic spy. With nearly four years since audiences last saw Bond on the big screen, the anticipation for the next 007 is at an all-time high. Daniel Craig has left some big shoes to fill, but the search is officially on, and fans are ready to see who will take the reins.
According to a statement from Amazon MGM Studios, the casting call has just opened, and the possibilities are endless. Who will step into the tuxedo and deliver a new take on the legendary character? Attitude’s picks include some seriously fabulous talent, and we can’t help but get excited about the potential for LGBTQ representation in this iconic role.
First up, we have Jonathan Bailey, who has already proven he can handle intense roles. If he can face off against dinosaurs in a pair of slutty little glasses, imagine him whipping his… pistol out of his pocket to save a damsel in distress. What a wicked casting that would be! In the words of RuPaul: “My goodness, you’re a lot of woman!”
Next, let’s talk about Hannah Waddingham. This stunning actress could dazzle the enemy with her looks, and if that fails, she’ll stomp them in a pair of stilettos at a heroic 6’2”. Talk about a Bond girl with some serious power!
And who could forget Ben Whishaw? Known as the gadget-master Q, he could muster up a vibrating, possibly phallic weapon to wipe out any threat. The on-screen tension between him and Craig’s Bond would set him up perfectly for a new dynamic. Just think about all the extracurricular training they could do together!
Alan Carr would definitely bring a twist to the Bond universe. Imagine him riding down a zipline like Boris Johnson, landing with a cackle, and adjusting a wedgie to save his Bond girl, played by Amanda Holden. Or pulling a Scooby-Doo Velma: “My glasses! I can’t see without my glasses!” – bending over at just the right moment to distract whatever handsome villain is coming his way.
Then there’s Ncuti Gatwa, who made history as the first publicly LGBTQ+ Doctor in Doctor Who. Can he Tardis his way to 007 herstory? Who knows what he could do with that sonic screwdriver!
Luke Evans, known for his role as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, could definitely steer a motorbike straight into Attitude headquarters and save us from the villain. Just show up in your Rocky Horror Dr. Frank-N-Furter look – fishnets, leather, and all!
With a venomous tongue and unapologetic honesty, Miriam Margolyes would read the enemy to filth. Safe to say she wouldn’t take any shenanigans from M. Allegedly, she had a swear jar on set while filming for Harry Potter… well, one lob of that would leave anybody concussed!
If anyone can save Britain from an army of criminals, it’s Attitude Man of the Year 2025, Russell Tovey. He has previously used his devilish good looks to save the world in The War Between the Land and the Sea by falling in love with a sea monster. If you see Bond in a public loo, no you didn’t!
Finally, bringing the juice to the Bond universe is Mawaan Rizwan. Best known for creating and starring in BBC Three’s comedy series Juice, he has already proven he can handle the family dysfunction of the British Secret Intelligence Service. In Juice, he even cast his own real-life family, because nothing says “international spy potential” like taking down global evils with your mum by your side. MOTHER!
Gillian Anderson has portrayed Britain’s leaders as Margaret Thatcher in The Crown, and taught secondary school teens about the birds and the bees in Netflix’s Sex Education. Whether she suffocates the enemy with a condom, beats them to death with a sex toy, or frightens them into retreat with that Thatcher wig, Anderson would make a wine-drinking addition to the Bond universe.
With such a diverse and talented pool of actors, the next James Bond is sure to be a thrilling adventure. As we wait for the casting announcement, one thing is clear: the future of 007 is looking fabulous!