Have you ever wondered which James Bond you would be? Take this quiz to find out if you’re a no-nonsense Connery, a smooth-talking Brosnan – or a fists-first Craig. The questions take into account your weapon and gadget of choice, and which car you would drive in a high-speed chase, to pair you up with your closest 007 match.
And it comes as a study of 2,000 adults found Idris Elba is the nation’s favourite to be the next James Bond, according to 17 percent of those polled. The poll saw the “Luther” star comfortably beat the likes of Tom Hardy and Henry Cavill to the top spot.
Meanwhile, other popular choices included Happy Valley star James Norton, BAFTA winner Cillian Murphy, and noughties teen heartthrob, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. And some women even made the top 20 list – including Emilia Clarke, Emily Blunt, and Helen Mirren.
But 46 percent of fans admitted that if the next actor cast to play the spy isn’t someone they like, they’ll consider not watching the future films at all.
It also emerged 72 percent think the actor should be English, with 81 percent hoping for a male star – while the next film should be directed by Christopher Nolan.
A spokesman for Lottoland.co.uk, which commissioned the research on behalf of its Casino division, said: “James Bond is a topic that certainly gets the nation talking.
“There are some really interesting names to make it into the top 20 list, but it’s not a shock to see Idris Elba taking the top spot with his sleek and cool demeanor. Let’s hope the casting agents see this.”
The research also saw Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, and Roger Moore named among the best Bonds so far. However, 86 percent think that no matter who the producers pick to play the character next, someone will complain about it.
It also emerged gadgets, fast cars, and pretty women are the top things associated with the famous spy series – closely followed by posh suits and casinos. But 72 percent admitted they have never even read the original 007 novels that the films are based on.
The study, carried out via OnePoll, also revealed 24 percent of men polled think they themselves would play a good James Bond – thanks to being a good driver, ability to think on their feet, and bravery. And 19 percent are likely to place a bet on who would be cast next.
The Lottoland.co.uk spokesman added: “There have been some iconic actors playing the 007 agent in the past, old and new.
“It’s also great to see how many people think they would make a good Bond – especially the men – and that Casinos are closely associated with the famous spy.”
