When Daniel Craig's run as James Bond came to an end in No Time to Die, it was just a matter of time before the rumor mill began circulating over the next Agent 007. New rumors had Outlander's 42-year-old lead Sam Heughan pegged for the role, but this was shot down with reports suggesting Bond producers wanted someone younger to restart the franchise -- in their 30s. It's once more sparked debates, with many vouching for the likes of Tom Hardy and Idris Elba; however, both are in their 40s. With the argument poised to keep going, there are quite a few talented Brits who'd easily fit the bill.

Taron Egerton Could Continue His Spy Life as 007

Everyone knows Egerton from the Kingsman franchise, where he played the dashing debonair spy known as Eggsy. This was basically a suave, slicker take on James Bond, originating from Mark Millar's comic vision, which was meant to modernize Bond for a new era. Egerton syncs up with this vision as he's only 32, got that handsome look, and is quite popular in Hollywood amongst the demographic the producers are targeting.

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Kingsman aside, he showed more action flair in Robin Hood and pulled off a remarkable dramatic turn as Sir Elton John in the highly-acclaimed biopic Rocketman. Recently, Egerton delivered gold again in Apple TV+'s Black Bird, which dropped him into the prison system as Jimmy Keene, an ex-footballer who became a drug dealer. These all reiterate that he's got the range for the job, which could create something more cheeky than usual.

John Boyega's Bond Can Lead the Franchise to New Heights

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Now, many would have liked to see Elba as Bond to break that cycle of whiteness. But if Elba's too old, Boyega could easily step in and add much-needed color to the property. It'd be historic having someone like him, not just for Black people, but for minorities, marginalized communities and POC all around the world.

The thing is, this isn't even a diversity or token hire because Boyega has amazing acting chops. It showed when he fought aliens in Attack the Block, as well as in the cop-drama Detroit. Most of all, despite shoddy scripts and poor direction that didn't let him be the leading man fans all knew he could be, Boyega stood out a lot in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, as well as Pacific Rim: Uprising. When it comes to playing Bond, it'd be just the right balance of popcorn flick and cerebral nuance, which the 30-year-old could easily tackle.

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Tom Holland's Ideal for Agent 007's Origins

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Holland's one of the entertainment industry's biggest darlings at the moment. He's drawn rave reviews as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he's shown range in the likes of Cherry, Uncharted, The Lost City of Z and The Devil All the Time. Even with bad scripts, Holland constantly turns in well-received performances, with many critics deeming him ahead of his time and incredibly mature on-screen for his age.

At just 26, he's ideal to build a Bond franchise on. Star power aside, he's got the look and feel to bring new stories out, detailing how Bond became 007 and the early, emotional days with the likes of Q and M. His recruitment, training and family life could easily be retooled to fit the narrative of the modern Bond movies, too, slipping Holland in quite organically in what would essentially be a soft Bond reboot with a major Hollywood face that younger audiences would gravitate to.

Jack O'Connell Can Create a More Intense Bond

Jack O'Connell in Money Monster

If Bond is to reinvent himself the same way Christopher Nolan did with a more intense Batman using Christian Bale, O'Connell would be a great match. The 32-year-old has played heroes and villains in his career, with films such as Eden Lake, Money Monster, 300: Rise of an Empire and Trial By Fire under his belt. Not to mention he was on Skins as well, so he's got everything from drama to action to romance under his belt.

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His trump card, though, is he really loves bringing a bit more aggression to his roles -- which tie into his bad boy days in real life after his dad died. Luckily, he credited Angelina Jolie for helping him change in Unbroken, where he played American Olympian and Army officer Louis "Louie" Zamperini. Since then, he hasn't looked back, and given his C.V., he can easily channel his life to craft a story about a vagabond becoming Bond and proving to doubters he could easily be the Queen's best agent.

Henry Golding Has the Charm For Agent 007

Henry Golding In Gentlemen

Golding's another versatile actor who's been making waves for some time, so much so that some Marvel fans even wanted him as Namor. He's impressed as Snake Eyes in the G.I. Joe reboot while also showing range in Crazy Rich Asians, Persuasion and The Gentlemen. It doesn't matter if it's action, comedy or drama -- he nails it.

Golding swims easily from heroic roles to villainous ones, too, so he has no problem adapting to the rigors of what the 007 franchise would entail. The 35-year-old Malaysian-British actor looks pretty young for his age as well, so he'd be a great mix of substance and style for her Majesty's Secret Service. Given that other franchises may be eyeing him as a leading man, the Bond team should lock him in ASAP, so they can use him the way Marvel had Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans as their talismans.

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Oliver Jackson-Cohen Has the Mature Bond Vibe

Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Adrian Griffin in The Invisible Man

Jackson-Cohen is another popular face in the business, not just for his work in film but on TV. Sure, the big screen's had him shining in movies such as Faster and The Invisible Man, but most traction comes from Dracula, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. In all these properties, he showcased how well-rounded he is, which is essential for Bond.

At 35, he also looks damn good for his age, but the differentiating factor is he cuts a more mature, finessed essence than the others mentioned. This is the kind of vibe Craig had in the last bunch of films, so there could be a spiritual continuity established here if Jackson-Cohen is picked up. Ultimately, he's the kind of actor a franchise would also do well to lock into a multi-picture deal, not to mention he would give the Bond series someone quite hungry to make an even bigger mark in cinema.