10 Actors Who Are Better Choice For James Bond Than Tom Hardy

Bond is a role that many actors aspire to achieve, and the ones that do often discuss how difficult it is to escape, such is the appeal and star power of the character. Reoccurring parts that always remain but replace their actors bring a lot of joy when it comes to those who love fan casting, and Bond has always been one of the top prizes for those who love to speculate.

With the recent withdraw of betting stats on Tom Hardy suggesting that Bond could very well be in his future, it's time to discuss how that would work. Tom Hardy is a terrific performer, and there is no doubt that he could make for a good version of the character, but there are other options that would be better suited.

Sure, he is very recognisable, and it would be difficult to see the character as James Bond and not simply Tom Hardy. Whilst a lot of the actors on this list are similarly high profile none quite match up to the level of stardom that Hardy has achieved.

These options seem like a better fit for the character, in regards to their position in the industry and what they would bring to the part.

Fans of the rebooted Doctor Who back in its early days will likely remember Noel as Mickey. He made an instant impression on audiences, and although his character faded from the show, he always felt like a meaningful presence.

Post Who Clarke went on to work towards setting his image in a grittier sense starring in projects such as Brotherhood and Bulletproof. The talented performer has made it clear that he can operate very well as a threatening force and easily take a leading role in an action-oriented series.

While Bond is quite far removed from what Clarke has been working on recently, that could work very reasonably in his favour. To don the suit and put on a more sophisticated persona, Clarke would be utterly transformative from the image he has forged. Despite how distant the energy of 007 is to him, he is an incredibly gifted actor and thus should prove successful.

Finally, his status in the industry is well respected, but he is not known to be a leading man in film. This would mean that Bond could remain synonymous with the actor and not the other way around.