If you were going to make an ensemble female action movie and you needed a #BondBoy who would you cast? Asking for a friend. #eyecandyneeded pic.twitter.com/MuRL8e2fBq
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) February 6, 2019
Actress Jessica Chastain put out a call on Twitter asking who we’d cast as a “Bond Boy” type in a female-led action move. She was asking “for a friend.” Well, Jessica Chastain’s “friend,” we have some answers for you.
To start he’d have to be 20 years younger than the female lead to be fair.
— Elizabeth Bradbury (@isabellabc) February 6, 2019
Marwan Kenzari
Marwan Kenzari. 😊 pic.twitter.com/KOuhjjz2MH
— Mark Knoop 🏳️🌈 (@MJK_88) February 6, 2019
The Dutch-Tunisian actor took the Internet by storm after he was dubbed “Hot Jafar” for his role in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming Aladdin live-action adaptation. While Bond Girls are sometimes big movie stars, they tend to be a lesser-known face. Kenzari is at a level of stardom that seems perfect to be launched into the stratosphere.
Harry Shum, Jr.
•Henry Shum Jr. ❣ pic.twitter.com/xp7AOkg12p
— lili loves now united (@httphoey) June 9, 2018
The only Shadowhunter we care about, and a blink-and-you-miss-cameo in Crazy Rich Asians (that speaks to sequel possibilities), former Glee actor Shum has the look as well as the on-screen magnetism to make his “Bond Boy” pop. He exudes mischievously self-assured energy; viewers of Glee know that he also has some sweet dance moves. Shum is ready to accompany Lady Bond to an international gala in black tie.
John Boyega
john boyega working out while oscar isaac cheers him on in the background pic.twitter.com/osb7VlALjE
— star wars archive (@starwrsarchive) February 23, 2018
Boyega is already an action hero many times over, plus he comes equipped with boundless charm and a British accent. He has devoted fanbase all his own, as well as an excellent history of supporting strong female heroes. We’d love to see him at the center of a romance, where he deserves to be.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Taylor-Johnson pic.twitter.com/7gc7yfcqad
— Teff Pixie (@magnetoestatico) February 6, 2019
The once (and hopefully future?) Quicksilver proved he has action-movie chops in Marvel films, Kick-Ass, and battling alongside Chris Pine in Outlaw King. Like Boyega, Taylor-Johnson comes primed with an authentic British accent, and he brings winking charisma to his roles.
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The replies to Chastain on Twitter also have some fantastic suggestions. Sexiest Man Alive—and long-begged-for-Bond—Idris Elba reoccurs here frequently; the idea seems to be that if we’re not going to get Elba’s Bond, why not get Elba’s Bond Boy? Here are some other favorites:
— David Phillips (@BrotherJulius83) February 6, 2019
Henry Golding!!! pic.twitter.com/X3r2ihX7t9
— Ira (@ira) February 6, 2019
Tom Hiddleston! pic.twitter.com/vahU6jQyxP
— Thash (@Thashhh) February 6, 2019
Chris Hemsworth 😍 pic.twitter.com/FP7FQaQYkK
— frank costa (@feistyfrank) February 6, 2019
I feel like the 2016 Ghostbusters proved that Chris Hemsworth should get all such roles, forever
— Daniel Joyaux (@Thirdmanmovies) February 6, 2019
Hellooooo Stephan James pic.twitter.com/mXxWVjtjCn
— Robyn Swirling (@RSwirling) February 6, 2019
Charles Melton pic.twitter.com/lalomtSuwv
— ✨ d o d a i ✨ (@dodaistewart) February 6, 2019
— I wasn’t finished (@Lisarachnid) February 6, 2019
Just a rotating selection of Chrises. Same character every time, never the same Chris from scene to scene.
— Jessica Ellis (@baddestmamajama) February 6, 2019
Hi! If you need ear candy, we humbly suggest our episodes dedicated to John Cho, Keanu, Mahershala, Sebastian Stan, Rahul Koli, Chris Evans, Sterling K. Brown… hell! All of them! https://t.co/QYwqGvlh9b
— Thirst Aid Kit (@ThirstAidKit) February 6, 2019
#HenryCavill obviously, he has all the skills needed for a #BondBoy 😍#eyecandyneeded @jes_chastain @DanyGarciaCo @pthenrycavillbr @CavillsClique @HenryCavillOrg @sergioees @cavillsass @JesabelRaay @drowsecavill @cavillsfern @kyranasaurous @chrismcquarrie @stingrayed @LHissrich pic.twitter.com/dUFItRpo5x
— LinaDep/Henry Cavill #MySuperman (@LinaDep) February 6, 2019
This man @armiehammer 😎 pic.twitter.com/9f8xSx7QcS
— sasha (@kamesha07) February 6, 2019
Manny Jacinto ~with the stache~ pic.twitter.com/zQD2iPPtUL
— Slade (@Slade) February 6, 2019
— Samantha Bruton (@monfas) February 6, 2019
@SamHeughan HANDS DOWN 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/blnfr1pKxW
— Trisha 🏴 (@IAmNotTrisha) February 6, 2019
Pick Two: Sebastian Stan pic.twitter.com/YTD1mEgEWg
— Filipino Nerd (@DeLand1138) February 6, 2019
No question …. @tylerhoechlin pic.twitter.com/pZUXFCoorl
— Marion (@FaithMars) February 6, 2019
In no particular order… pic.twitter.com/IKnT2CDlTJ
— DANIEL MASSIE (@DanielMassie) February 6, 2019
Better yet, let’s queer this joint.
Tilda swinton
— Yas (@chloeswvigny) February 6, 2019
Tessa Thompson
— Jill Gutowitz (@jillboard) February 6, 2019
Get Rachel Weisz and make it gay thanks pal. pic.twitter.com/IBjhowWckk
— Aly (@DollRevolution) February 6, 2019
Clearly this abundance of perfect Bond Boys means that we need Chastain’s female action ensemble to become a franchise that spans as many movies as James Bond. Chastain is currently at work on the spy movie 355, with the superstar cast of Lupita Nyong’o, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, and Fan Bingbing joining Chastain. But it seems as though the “eye candy” role has yet to be cast.
In terms of self-casting, we approve this one 100%.
I volunteer
— Pedro Pascal (@PedroPascal1) February 6, 2019
(via Twitter, image: FilmNation Entertainment/screengrab)
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