In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has assumed full creative control over the iconic James Bond franchise, marking a significant shift as long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson step back. This development has sparked widespread speculation and excitement about who will step into the shoes of the legendary 007 following Daniel Craig's departure.

Amazon's CEO, Jeff Bezos, took to X / Twitter to pose the burning question to fans: who should be the next James Bond? The response was overwhelmingly clear, with a strong consensus emerging around one name: Henry Cavill.

While notable actors like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have been mentioned as potential candidates, it's Henry Cavill who has captured the hearts of Bond enthusiasts. Cavill, known for his roles as Superman and in "The Witcher," has long been a fan favorite for the role.

Following Bezos' tweet, Cavill quickly became a trending topic online, fueled by the enthusiastic support from fans eager to see him take on the role. With Amazon now at the helm, speculation is rife about whether Cavill's involvement in Amazon's upcoming "Warhammer 40,000" project could pave the way for him to also star as Bond.

Cavill's history with the franchise adds an intriguing layer to the conversation. He famously auditioned for the role of James Bond for the 2006 film "Casino Royale." Director Martin Campbell praised Cavill's audition, describing it as "tremendous." However, at the age of 23, Cavill was deemed too young, and the role went to Daniel Craig.

In a 2023 interview with The Express, Campbell reflected on Cavill's audition, stating, "He looked great in the audition. His acting was tremendous. And look, if Daniel didn’t exist Henry would have made an excellent Bond. He looked terrific, he was in great physical shape… very handsome, very chiseled. He just looked a little young at that time back then."

Cavill himself acknowledged the close call in an interview with Josh Horowitz, saying, "It was ultimately down to, and this is what I’ve been told, it was just down to me and Daniel, and I was the younger option. They obviously went with Daniel and I think it was an amazing choice to go with Daniel. I probably wasn’t ready at the time and I think Daniel did an incredible job over the past movies, so I’m happy they made that choice."

The search for the next James Bond intensified after Daniel Craig's final appearance in "No Time to Die." Campbell noted, "By the time Daniel got to [No Time To Die] really he was at an age where one more would have been too old for him." He also mentioned the typical contract for Bond actors, saying, "I think they sign on for three Bonds, I’m not absolutely 100% certain of that. I know with Pierce [Brosnan] he had to sign on to three when we did him. So, that’s going to take, what, six years of your life maybe? I suspect Daniel [had] the same deal. And the next guy’s going to have to do that."

At 40 years old, Cavill's age aligns well with the demands of the role. Campbell concluded, "Henry’s 40, so by the time he’s done the third one he’s going to be 50. Anything beyond that’s two, three years per Bond. He’s in good shape Henry, he’s a good guy. He did very well in the audition, but ironically, he was too young."

As Amazon takes the reins of the James Bond franchise, the anticipation and speculation around Henry Cavill's potential casting continue to grow, promising an exciting new chapter for the world's most famous spy.