James Bond: Scott Adkins as the Next 007 After Daniel Craig?
James Bond is a character that has been around for more than five decades. With Daniel Craig playing the latest version of Bond, who could possibly take over once he retires from the role.
There have been many candidates for the role whose names have come up but Scott Adkins is one such actor who could prove to be the perfect choice for Bond. Here are reasons why.
Martial Artist
Apart from being an actor, Scott Adkins is also a martial artist. Viewers know him for his action scenes and stunts in his movies, which is one of the most necessary parts of a Bond movie.
With him as Bond, the makers will not have to worry about filming high-octane action scenes because Scott Adkins has done it all.
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Muscular
Another benefit of being a martial artist is that Adkins is extremely fit and muscular. It is not an important criterion for a Bond candidate but is certainly one of the requirements.
His muscular physique will only increase his appeal as Daniel Craigs successor and bring forward a successful portrayal of Bond.
Not Well-Known
One of the characteristics for an actor to play Bond is that he should not be too well-known. For instance, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig too were not known before they were cast as James Bond in the movies.
Scott Adkins has till now majorly played supporting roles or villainous roles. With him being cast as Bond, it would not only help his career but will also give the makers a really solid James Bond actor.
Age
Finally, Scott Adkins is of the right age to become one of the top choices for the James Bond role. The actor is currently 40 years old. It means he will be able to play the role for the next decade and in the process, helping the franchise move ahead.
Deadline reported that Scott Adkins has joined the cast of Accident Man. It also stars Ray Stevenson, Ashley Greene, and David Paymer. The movie will premiere this month in the UK.
The next James Bond movie does not have a release date or title yet.
This would be cool, but it’s just a rumor.
The last installment of the franchise was SPECTRE.