But with the release of a new blockbuster, another contender has just risen to second place behind Taylor-Johnson.
Taylor-Johnson got his break all the way back in 2009 when he played young John Lennon inNowhere Boy.
Mescals upcoming movies includeHamnet,The History of Sound, andMerrily We Roll Along.
By comparison, Mescal is a much fresher face.
A lot of the other candidates have already played long-running franchise roles that audiences recognize them for.
But theyre also tied to other franchise characters.
Taylor-Johnson played Kick-Ass across two movies and Cavill played Superman across the entire DC Extended Universe.
If either of them played Bond,it would be hard to unsee them as their previous roles.
Mescal has never played a previous character more than once, so he doesnt come with this baggage.
If hes cast as Bond, itll be the first time audiences will see him return to a role.
Elba is known for his long-standing roles as the title character inLutherand Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Lowden is recognizable from his four-season role as River Cartwright in a different spy franchise,Slow Horses.
Mescal has never played a previous character more than once, so he doesnt come with this baggage.
If hes cast as Bond, itll be the first time audiences will see him return to a role.
ButCraig has set the bar a little higher.
The James Bond franchise follows the adventures of British secret agent 007 as he combats global threats. With a license to kill, Bond faces off against various villains and criminal organizations, employing high-tech gadgets, espionage, and charm. The series spans multiple films, featuring exotic locations, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters. Bond’s mission to protect the world and uphold justice remains central, making the franchise an enduring icon in the spy genre.
Hes the first Bond actor to give an Oscar-caliber performance in the role.
The James Bond franchise follows the adventures of British secret agent 007 as he combats global threats.
The series spans multiple films, featuring exotic locations, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters.
The James Bond franchise follows the adventures of British secret agent 007 as he combats global threats. With a license to kill, Bond faces off against various villains and criminal organizations, employing high-tech gadgets, espionage, and charm. The series spans multiple films, featuring exotic locations, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters. Bond’s mission to protect the world and uphold justice remains central, making the franchise an enduring icon in the spy genre.
