With the James Bond franchise getting a reboot from Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, speculation around who will wear the iconic tuxedo continues.Daniel Craig’s era is over, and the next James Bond will mark yet another reset in continuity, although nothing is known about just how different the new 007 will be.Credit: Inside the MagicUnofficial Contenders for the Next James BondRecent years have seen many names enter the conversation. Idris Elba (Hobbs & Shaw) and Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) were once fan-favorites. Most recently, Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre and Bullet Train’s Aaron Taylor-Johnson have been floated as frontrunners.Even Marvel’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Tom Holland, is being name-dropped by fans.But one name that deserves more attention—and may be the best fit for Villeneuve’s version of 007—is Theo James.Credit: LionsgateRelated: Daniel Craig Could Return as James Bond in New ProjectThe Name’s James… Theo JamesBest known for the Divergent film series, the 40-year-old actor has steadily built a career that blends leading-man charm with dramatic intensity.His recent role in HBO’s The Time Traveler’s Wife and his performance as the slick, emotionally layered Cameron in White Lotus showed off his range—balancing arrogance, vulnerability, and danger. In short, he has the screen presence, the mystery, and the unpredictability that has defined Bond for several decades.Physically, The Monkey actor also checks every box. He’s tall, classically handsome, and can shift between polished elegance and bruised grit without missing a beat. He’s also British, which—while not mandatory—has always anchored the role in a certain cultural identity.Credit: NetflixRelated: New ‘James Bond’ Reboot Casts ‘The Walking Dead’ Actor, Set for Release in 2026Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond Will Be EpicWho knows whether Theo James will be suited to Villeneuve’s vision for Bond. But if the director’s Blade Runner 2049 and Dune films are any indication, the new film will be gritty, somber, and truly epic—which is definitely saying something next to No Time to Die (2021).There may be bigger names in the running, but Theo James offers the best of both worlds: familiar enough to draw attention, yet fresh enough to redefine 007 for a new era.There’s no release date for the new James Bond film.A new Bond game titled “007 First Light” is scheduled to be released in 2026.Do you think Theo James has what it takes to become the next 007? Let us know in the comments!The post Theo James is the Perfect New Bond for Denis Villeneuve’s ‘007’ Reboot appeared first on Inside the Magic.