Summary:
- Today’s AI tools are tackling some surprising tasks—predicting who would be best suited as the next James Bond based on potential box office receipts.
- Surprisingly, Karl Urban leads the way with a score of 96.7%, suggesting he would be a profitable choice for the iconic role.
With fans excitedly clamoring for the next James Bond, who is being actively sought in that exhaustive search for the perfect fit, rumors have been swirling. Nothing, however, has been as front and center as these rumors. Now, who would be better to assist in that matching than AI?
In what can only be described as a rather fortuitous turn of events, a 2020 study suggests the standout star for 007 might actually be Karl Urban, from The Boys. According to AI, he muscles out the competition from cinema superstars like Henry Cavill and Idris Elba. Who would have thought?
AI Study Names Karl Urban as the Top Pick for Next James Bond!
An AI study has positioned Karl Urban as the ideal choice for the next James Bond, topping an analysis that predicts which actor could generate the highest box office revenues.
With a robust AI capability in content, character, and casting analysis, the AI tool Largo offered insights that put Urban at the forefront with an impressive 96.7% score, according to a 2020 study. This comes in the wake of Daniel Craig’s departure from the iconic role with his last film, “No Time to Die,” leaving big shoes to fill.
The debate over who should next don the suave British spy’s attire has been ongoing, with no clear consensus. Urban, known for his roles in the “Star Trek” reboot, “Dredd,” and “The Boys,” leads the AI’s predictions, which also rates Chris Evans at 93.9%, Henry Cavill at 92.3%, and Idris Elba at 90.9%.
While the appropriateness of a New Zealand actor playing a quintessentially British role remains a point of discussion, the suggestion undoubtedly introduces an intriguing option. This AI-driven approach aims to cut through subjective debates with hard data, offering a fresh perspective on Hollywood’s next potential 007.
Who Are the Top Contenders to Be the Next James Bond?
The search for the next James Bond is, if anything, probably the most wide-reaching in Hollywood history. From the possibilities of a female Bond to just moving on with another male lead, the talks regarding it have probably pretty much been exhausted. Yet, the question of who will be the next James Bond remains a tantalizing mystery.
Recent reports by The Sun now indicate that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been tipped to succeed Daniel Craig in the iconic role. According to The Sun, Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role and is on the verge of signing a contract to that effect.
Despite the rumors, there have been no further confirmations in either regard: to prove them right or to dispel them. The role apparently had such a wide range of actors attached to it at one point or another, including Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Tom Holland, Dev Patel, and Nicholas Hoult. While its legion of fans await official news with bated breath regarding just who will be donning the tuxedo next, a frenzy of excitement and rumor whips up around this iconic series that has lasted for many years.
“In the meantime, the latest chapter in the saga, ‘No Time to Die,’ is now streaming on Peacock.
