New James Bond: the British public's favourite

Landing the role of James Bond can often be the pinnacle of an actor's career and, with the current 007 Daniel Craig set to hang up his Walther PPK, there happens to be an opening coming up for the job. There are of course many hopefuls for the role but only a handful seem to be in with a realistic chance. According to the British public at least, at the front of the pack is Idris Elba. Of those that expressed an opinion in the survey, 28 percent said Elba would be their choice, followed by Tom Hardy with 11 percent.

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This chart shows the result of a British survey question asking "Who would be your choice to play the next James Bond?". Landing the role of James Bond can often be the pinnacle of an actor's career and, with the current 007 Daniel Craig set to hang up his Walther PPK, there happens to be an opening coming up for the job.

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Who is the most popular James Bond actor in Great Britain?
Favorability of Daniel Craig as James Bond according to adults in the United States as of November 2018, by age group
Most favorable James Bond actors according to adults in the United States as of November 2018
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Most popular James Bond movies in the United Kingdom as of 3rd quarter 2026
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Interest in watching the next James Bond movie regardless of who plays the lead role among adults in the United States as of October 2022, by generation
Percentage of adults who agreed that a woman should be cast as James Bond to help diversity roles in Hollywood and entertainment in the United States as of October 2022

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