Bezos' James Bond Poll: Fans Speak Out

Amazon's acquisition of James Bond creative control has ignited a firestorm of speculation regarding the next 007. Jeff Bezos' X/Twitter poll revealed a clear frontrunner: Henry Cavill. While contenders like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are also in the mix, Cavill enjoys overwhelming fan support.

Cavill's surge in popularity following Bezos' tweet is undeniable. His involvement in Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 project fuels speculation about a potential Bond role. Interestingly, Cavill previously auditioned for Casino Royale (2006), with director Martin Campbell praising his "tremendous" performance, but he was deemed too young at the time.

Campbell later stated that Cavill would have made an "excellent Bond" had Daniel Craig not been cast. Cavill himself acknowledged that he likely wasn't ready then and praised Craig's performance. The age factor, however, remains a point of discussion. Campbell noted that Bond actors typically commit to three films, a timeframe that could potentially place Cavill, now 40, at an age considered suitable for the role. The possibility of Cavill becoming the next 007 is certainly intriguing given Amazon's new role in the franchise.