When Daniel Craig stepped down as James Bond after the discharge of the 2021 movie, “No Time to Die,” followers all over the place have been looking for the subsequent actor worthy to be 007.
The Root even steered a number of actors who would match the position, together with Damson Idris, Regé-Jean Web page, Daniel Kaluuya, John Boyega, and Kingsely Ben-Adir.
However after sitting again and paying attention to the actors who’ve separated themselves from the pack, we’re seeing a sample amongst one explicit actor. Is it a coincidence that Aaron Pierre, the British actor, is all over the place proper now and significantly in motion pictures that present his particular abilities? In different phrases, is Pierre being groomed to be the subsequent undercover agent for the British Secret Service (MI6)?
It’s our idea however please hear us out. In his position as Terry Richmond within the 2024 movie “Insurgent Ridge,” Pierre proved he has the bodily chops to chop it as Bond.
Simply watch this battle scene from the film and picture Pierre in a tux as a substitute of informal clothes. He can squabble with the perfect of them.
Moreover, he’s proven that he has the performing chops by means of his number of roles. He’s performed a badass former marine (“Insurgent Ridge”), an enslaved Black man within the 1800s (“The Underground Railroad”), Malcolm X (“Genius: MLK/X”), and even a lion cub (“Mufasa: The Lion King”).
The truth that none of those roles are like the opposite exemplifies his ability set as a film star.
Lastly, (and possibly most significantly), he’s received the seems to be. Whereas it will not be an important a part of being 007, Bond is an notorious woman killer who can have nearly any lady he needs. It’s what makes him a flawed and attention-grabbing character as a result of oftentimes the ladies he falls for get him into a great deal of hassle. In case you go on any social media platform, there are literally thousands of ladies all the time fawning over the younger man. Simply verify TikTok each day and several other edits spotlight his seems to be.
Not that he wanted our assist, since he’s already doing fairly effectively for himself. However we’ve solid our vote. Pierre is the way forward for 007.
This story initially appeared on The Root, our sister website, on January 10.
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