1. Tom Hardy

If you’ve ever enjoyed one of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels, then you’re no doubt a fan of Daniel Craig’s 007 because he’s the first Bond to be as rough around the edges as that version. Someone who could take that a step further and deliver a really faithful take on the character is Tom Hardy.
He’d make for a very physically imposing Bond, but while his performances in movies like Bronson and The Dark Knight Rises might instantly come to mind, don’t forget that he was oozing with charm in Inception. Hardy doesn’t fit the classic “handsome” Bond of old, and that’s no bad thing; a rougher and tougher James would be a refreshing change of pace too. It’s no wonder he’s currently the bookies’ favourite…
















