Theo James: Stylish and Bond-bound?
SPOILER ALERT: The Next James Bond Has Been Revealed, and It's Not Who You Think!
In a shocking turn of events, the bookies have officially crowned Theo James as the favorite to take on the iconic role of James Bond in the next installment of the franchise! But don't worry, folks, we've got all the juicy details for you.
Theo, 40, was spotted looking dashing as he stepped out for the RH Paris opening event on the Champs Elysees on Thursday. The actor, who's rumored to be a shoo-in for the role, rocked a sleek black suit that perfectly complemented his chiseled features and piercing eyes. And let's not forget those swoon-worthy gold metal frame sunglasses – he was absolutely serving up the Bond vibes!
But Theo wasn't the only A-lister in attendance; Zoe Saldaña and Ellen DeGeneres (yes, we're talking about the queen of comedy!) were also spotted at the fashion event. Zoe looked stunning in a red checked coat layered over a checked blouse and a green velvet skirt – talk about a style risk that paid off! Meanwhile, Ellen kept it effortlessly cool in a simple black top paired with white jeans. We wonder if she's getting some tips from her wife Portia de Rossi?
Now, let's get to the tea: Theo's bookies' odds of landing the role are a whopping 5/4, surpassing other contenders like Superman actor Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy! But don't count out Aaron Taylor-Johnson just yet; he's still in the running after signing a deal with Omega, the official watch provider of Bond. And who knew that Pierce Brosnan, the former Bond himself, was a huge fan of Aaron? On The Jonathan Ross show last month, he gushed: "I think he (Aaron) would make a very fine Bond... He had this charisma, this presence... he would be so good!"
But what about Theo's chances? Sources close to the production have revealed that Amazon bosses are considering rebooting the franchise with a fresh new story. And get ready for some major changes: there won't be any multiverse of Bonds or attempts to go back in time to the 1960s. It'll be a "straight-up" reboot, folks!
As for filming locations, it's rumored that Amazon is eyeing Liverpool as an alternative to Central London due to the upcoming filming ban next year. An insider told The Scholarly Note: "This will no doubt irk Bond purists who already fear Amazon taking over the 007 franchise may lead to them making big changes... But Liverpool is a well-known alternative to London for filmmakers." So, what does this mean? Will the story be set in Liverpool, or will it just feature some iconic Merseyside landmarks?
We reached out to Amazon for comment about the possibility of Liverpool being the setting for the next Bond. Their reps remained tight-lipped, but we can't help but wonder: is Theo James ready to take on the role of a lifetime?
