Here are the actors vying to be the next James Bond — and who should get it by Jason Guerrasio on May 31, 2016, 2:51 PM Advertisement
 With reporting that Daniel Craig turned down a contract to return as James Bond for two more movies, the talk of who will next play the famous spy with a license to kill has ratcheted up. From unnamed sources revealing actors having secret meetings with Bond producers to fans forming petitions to get their favorites the job, there's no shortage of "news" on who could be 007. (Note: Craig hasn't come out and said he's not coming back as Bond, nor has the studio that releases the movies, Sony, commented on Craig's status.) Here are nine actors who have gone on record and said they want to play James Bond and why their talents would work for the iconic role. And we took an opinion in the matter. SEE ALSO: The best movies and TV shows coming to Amazon, iTunes, Hulu, and more in June 1. Tom Hiddleston  He's got the look (though he might be a bit slim, especially compared to Craig), the accent, and now he's reportedly talking with producers about playing Bond. Tom Hiddleston has not been shy about taking over the role if he were asked, and it seems that might be already underway. Part of a large franchise playing Loki in the Marvel movies, Hiddleston has also shown he can play characters of this world. He's received high marks starring as former British soldier Jonathan Pine in the AMC miniseries "The Night Manager." Why he would be a good Bond: Hiddleston has proven he shines in the franchise setting — not just the on-camera commitment, but also the publicity song-and-dance. No doubt, he would be a much more outgoing Bond than Craig.
2. Idris Elba  If the Bond franchise really wants to get with the times, producers will give serious consideration to Elba. Whether it's playing the strategic drug dealer "Stringer" Bell in "The Wire" or the genius detective in "Luther," Elba, who has been coy about the Bond talk, has a knack for playing tough guys with a subtle, cool manner that would fit perfectly in the Bond role. Why he would be a good Bond: Not counting how historic it would be if a black actor got the role, there are just some men who have the right look in a tux, and Elba has it. We would totally spend the next five-plus years watching Elba chase down baddies around the world.
3. Priyanka Chopra  Speaking of historic casting. "Quantico" star Priyanka Chopra is not looking for a coveted Bond-girl role if asked. She wants the brass ring. "F--- that — I wanna be Bond,” she told Complex. Casting a female in a franchise that's been extremely chauvinistic for decades would be a huge move. Why she would be a good Bond: Chopra has proven on "Quantico" that she isn't shy to take the lead and play a tough, strong-willed character, a trait an actress would need to play the first-ever female Bond.
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