The swirling hurricane of speculation over who will don the tuxedo and swig martinis as James Bond post-Daniel Craig has reached new levels of absurdity. But fear not, because The Hollywood Reporter (THR) is here to play psychic and drop their very official, definitely-not-a-guess pick for 007’s future identity!
Drumroll, please: They’re betting it all on Josh O’Connor, the guy you loved in The Crown and will soon thirst over in Challengers. Forget insider scoops or shadowy MI6 leaks; this is a straight-up hunch. THR essentially said, “Eh, he looks Bond-ish,” and ran with it.
In their grand justification, they proclaimed, “It will be an English actor poised on the cusp of superstardom — familiar to audiences but not too familiar, with a seductive smile, ease with a tossed-off one-liner, and charisma to spare.” Basically, they want a British Ken doll with a dash of swagger, and Josh fits the mold like a glove.
When will this big reveal happen? Your guess is as good as THR’s. But until then, buckle up for more random guesses, memes, and people suggesting Idris Elba, even though he’s already noped out of this Bond circus. Stay tuned, spy fans—it’s going to be a long, martini-fueled wait!
