Theo James: Anya Taylor-Joy for Next Bond?

Theo James has proposed Anya Taylor-Joy as a potential candidate for the next James Bond, suggesting a female iteration of the character he refers to as 'Jane Bond.' This idea emerged after James observed Taylor-Joy's performance as Beth Harmon in Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit.' While the Bond franchise has not yet announced a successor to Daniel Craig, James has previously expressed his own hesitations about the role.

In a previous interview, James, now 41, deemed himself too old for the part. More significantly, he voiced concerns about the profound impact the role would have on his family life, including the loss of privacy and the intense public scrutiny his children might face. He recalled withdrawing from public life after the intense attention following 'Divergent' and expressed a desire to protect his family's anonymity.

Separately, James discussed his series 'The Gentlemen,' revealing that the upcoming third season will delve into the Middle East and follow his character, Eddie Horniman, on a 'deeper and darker descent into hell.' Eddie's involvement in the criminal underworld, inherited with his family estate, intensifies as his ambitions grow, creating pressure within his relationships. The new season will also feature new cast members, including Robert Carlyle and Orlando Bloom, with Guy Ritchie returning as creator and director.