Amazon’s highly anticipatedJames Bondreboot is coming together very nicely so far. Much more nicely than many expected following the studio and streamer’s takeover of the iconic action franchise. WithDunedirector Denis Villeneuve now at the helm alongsidePeaky Blinders’ Steven Knight writing the script, fans are still awaiting the news regarding who will play the next 007. Well, the coveted role just got a superheroic new contender…
The current favorites for the role of James Bond continue to be the likes of28 Years Later’sAaron Taylor-Johnson,The Gentlemen’sTheo James, and former Superman Henry Cavill, with rumors claiming that the likes of Spider-Man star Tom Holland,EuphoriaandFrankensteinstar Jacob Elordi, andBabygirlandThe King’s Man’sHarris Dickinson are Amazon’s top three choices. However, it’s likely that who will play the role is still very much up in the air, withThe Umbrella AcademyandThe Terminal List: Dark WolfstarTom Hoppernow putting himself and calling the role “the pinnacle goal.”
Appearing onAndy Cohen liveto promote the Prime Videoaction thriller spin-offThe Terminal List: Dark Wolf, Hopper was informed that he has “shown up on lists for who should be the next James Bond.” While his name is pretty far down the list of possible choices, Hopper says it would be an “honor” to don the tux.
“The thing is, James Bond for any British actor is like the pinnacle goal, you know, so to even be in a list to be considered, I find that an honor in itself really, so yeah. If the call ever comes, I’ll have a conversation.”
Is Tom Hopper the Right Fit for 007?
Tom Hopper is best recognized for his role as Luther Hargreeves, aka Number One, in the unorthodoxNetflix superhero series,The Umbrella Academy. The leader of the titular superhero team, Hopper starred as part of a stellar ensemble cast, with the hit series wrapping up just last year. The actor is also known for roles in the likes ofGame of Thrones, Terminator: Dark Fate, Black Sails,andResident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
But would Tom Hopper be the right choice for James Bond? The English actor certainly has an affinity for action, but boasting a sizable frame standing tall at 6’4’’ could very quickly turn 007 into an English Jack Reacher. Hopper’s next roleis sure to act as the perfect Bond audition, as he joins Taylor Kitsch and Chris Pratt in the upcoming action thriller spin-off,The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. Starring as US Navy SEAL Lieutenant Raife Hastings alongside Kitsch as Ben Edwards and Pratt as James Reece,The Terminal List: Dark Wolfis due to land on the streamer on June 09, 2025, and you can check out the official synopsis below:
“Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List, Jack Carr, and Season One creator-showrunner David DiGilio, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is a prequel series with an origin story that follows “Ben Edwards” (Taylor Kitsch) throughout his journey from the Navy SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA Special Operations. The series is an espionage thriller that explores the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it. It also features Chris Pratt reprising his role as “James Reece.””
