Henry Cavill Reveals Why He Doesn’t Want to be the Next James Bond

Henry Cavill has some bad news for fans hoping to see him succeed Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.

We're closing in on five years since the release of No Time to Die, Craig's final performance as 007. Since Craig's version of Bond was killed off at the end of the 2021 blockbuster, there's obviously no chance of him reprising his role in a sixth film.

There has been a long list of A-listers mentioned as logical options to take over the 007 shoes. Cavill, who rose to fame with his performance as Superman in Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League, certainly checks off plenty of boxes.

But during a recent interview with Heat Magazine, Henry Cavill made it clear that he'll never be the next 007, citing his age (via X/Twitter).

"What actor wouldn't love to be Bond? But at 42, I'd probably be considered a bit old to start now," Cavill said. "I would love to be a Bond villain, though. If it was the right character, I think that would be fascinating to explore."

Roger Moore Played James Bond At 57

42 isn't too old to start as James Bond by any means. Pierce Brosnan was 42 when his first Bond film, GoldenEye, was released in November 1995. And the late Roger Moore was 57 when he filmed A View to a Kill, his final performance as 007.

The aforementioned Daniel Craig was 53 when No Time to Die was released, following a lengthy delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But whoever is cast as the next James Bond will likely hold the role for close to a decade; Craig alone kept the crown from 2006 to 2021. So, it makes sense for producers to find an actor in their 30s to succeed Craig.

If producers are keen on bringing Henry Cavill aboard? Well, at least he's made it known that he'd be open to a villainous role.