Bond: 10 Actresses Who Should Be 007

Carey Mulligan would make for a very surprising Bond, as many probably don't see her as someone to be taken as a serious threat. Audiences are mostly familiar with her playing characters who are a little more soft-spoken and sweet, such as Sissy in Shame or Daisy in The Great Gatsby.

However, Mulligan is an actor who has shown great versatility and has done a great job of displaying how she can challenge the perception people may have of her.

The actors work in the TV show Collateral shows how good she is at taking on a more serious role who is capable of achieving goals and thriving as a position of authority. This contrast between how she is perceived and how she acts could lend great favour to a version of Bond that leads people into a false sense of security.

The talented actor has significant star power, and it would be important to make sure whoever takes the role has this. Due to how large-scale a change this shift would be someone of note taking the position would help to carry favour. Carey Mulligan would be able to achieve such a goal.