It’s no secret James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are actively looking for the next James Bond.
Daniel Craig’s time for playing the iconic super spy will officially end when No Time To Die is released this November.
Rumors have been steady for weeks that Tom Hardy is the frontrunner to land the role, but many fans have taken to social media to complain he’s not right for the part.
Superman himself, Henry Cavill, has also been publicly lobbying to be considered.
But Broccoli and Wilson would be smart to look for the next Bond in Lucifer.
Yes, the devil should make them do it.
JimHeath.TV has been advocating for Tom Ellis to play the iconic spy for over a year.
We are not alone.
A petition on Change.org backing Ellis is now over 5.3K strong.
Ellis has played the devil with charm and anger and wit for five seasons, but a recent drawn out contract dispute to play the devil for a sixth, and final, season may have complicated things for his agent.
As Broccoli and Wilson look around to secure the next Bond, Ellis is now tied to Lucifer through next year.
That was an unexpected development after Netflix made it clear they only wanted five seasons, changing their minds at the last minute.
It took awhile for Ellis and Warner Bros to hammer out the details, considering Tom’s agent had already been searching for new roles and projects.
After Ellis reportedly rejected several Warner Bros offers, he finally agreed to a sixth season last May.
Still, a possible transition to Bond, with all his action-packed moodiness, should be simple for Ellis.
His role as the snarky and devilish Lucifer has actually just been a extra long audition for one of the premiere jobs in Hollywood, if the role remains open into next year.
Let’s review:
Ellis looks good in Bond suit:
He looks like Bond in a tux:
He looks good like Bond in next-to-nothing:
He looks like Bond with a gun:
He looks like Bond just standing around:
He looks like Bond with the ladies:
He looks like Bond with the guys:
He looks like Bond in…this:
Okay, maybe that last one didn’t help.
But you get the point.
The truth is Ellis combines the studliness of Sean Connery, with the wit of Roger Moore, the ease of Pierce Bronson, and the pissed-off-at-the-world attitude of Daniel Craig.
Make him the seventh Bond and he fits right in.
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And now Lucifans are taking the lead in getting Hollywood’s attention.
Kristin Harris, at @knight_vision on Twitter, designed an amazing video that you can easily imagine playing in any theater in the world!
It shows Tom in various scenes as Lucifer, which translate so remarkably into Bond.
“It’s a special video montage I made in support of Tom Ellis as the next James Bond,” said Kristin. “He was born for this role and would be absolutely perfect! The footage features Lucifer and Rush.”
The video has racked up nearly 2,000 views on YouTube in its first two hours.
WATCH: Tom Ellis Bond Trailer:
Amazing job Kristin!
And in case you’re wondering if Ellis is up to playing Bond, he tweeted JimHeath.TV last year he was in:
Agreed Jim! In fact I agree with everything you say ? https://t.co/0H0pt5Wj0Q
— tom ellis (@tomellis17) May 6, 2019
Meanwhile, fans have already created some 007 posters:
In reality, we all love Lucifer – men, women, children and small animals alike.
But playing the devil will come to an end.
Let’s hope the blood on Lucifer’s sixth season wings didn’t spell doom for Tom Ellis becoming the next James Bond.
Tom Ellis flick be the best James bond
No better JAMES BOND than TOM ELLIS. He has to be James Bond. He will play this part to the fullest. Noone could be better for this part. Hit will be a big hit with Tom
Agreed. But keep Lucifer alive as well
Tom Ellis would make a GREAT Bond!!!! He checks all the boxes, I hate that Lucifer is coming to a close. I Really Do Like The Series
Yes. Can’t think of anyone else.
Born to be Bond.
Go Tom. Do it
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Right you are, dear Jim, not that he is just the best choice for the role because us Bond-Fans need an original Bond-type character again and Tom Ellis hits all qualifications for that, moreover he really deserves that role, because he prooved to be an amazing actor. Give me the number and I will call the James-Bond-headhunter-team! Btw, thanks for your support and all your great articles!
He fits the role 100% the first tome i saw him i said that he should be 007. Exactlly when i watched Pierce Brosnan back in the 80’s as Remington Steele i also said he should be 007. And also Pierce had a commitment to the show so they waited 2 years and took Timothy Dalton instead. When Remington Steele ended Pierce became the new Bond so i am positive for Tom Ellis . 100% he should be Bond. As a matter of fact he already is 😁
Tom Ellis has staying power. The voice, the overall look and appeals to all sexes. And yes he has tremendous sex appeal.
Tom would make a devilishly good Bond!!!!!!!!!!!
He is woth the wait while finishing Lucifer
I am 72 years young and if I was 15 years younger, he’d have to hide! His acting is great his looks are good and he just would top the charts. Please wait for him to be free or work around his schedule. Tom, I pray you get the part, you deserve it!
Yes … Tom Ellis IS the next James Bond …
OMG yes yes a thousand times yes.
Lucifer for new “007” movie 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Tom Ellis is a awesome actor love his role in lucifer .loved the sarcasm .
No Brasil a torcida é grande para que Tom Ellis seja o próximo 007!!! #tomellisproximo007 no Instagram @tomellisproximo007
Tom Ellis should be the next James Bond ,hes got the whole package
I’ve been on board since season one. Perfect James Bond for all the reasons you mentioned plus he’s actually tall
He would be absolutely the perfect James Bond. He is sauve, handsome, witty and most of all sexy. This is also coming from a gay middle aged woman. So take that I to consideration when you decide who your next 007 should be. He is perfect for the part. So let’s make him the next James Bond !!!!!!!!!!
YES TOM ELLIS SHOULD BE THE NEXT JAMES BOND!!
I LOVE Tom Ellis, great actor, but does he want to be STUCK as JAMES BOND?
TYPE CASTED AFTERWARDS???
I HATE TO SEE SOMEONE SO TALENTED MISS OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY AN ARRAY OF OTHER CHARACTERS.
Don’t get me wrong. Mr Ellis would be a fantastic Bond.
But hes just so one dimensional. I would love to see that actor play all sorts.of roles…He’s got what it takes to be an A lister and shouldn’t settle.
That’s my 2 cents .Me Ellis think about it…?
The perfect new James Bond…Tom Ellis!
They lost me after Sean C, but Tom Ellis would for sure get me back!!
Ever since I have been watching Tom Ellis in Rush, and now as the Devil 😈 as Lucifer! He is the perfect 007 no question.
No doubt Tom Ellis could do justice for the role of James Bond!
He’s the complete package for it!
Definitely make Tom Ellis James Bond he’d be absolutely perfect for the role as everyone seems to love him. And I know I would start going back to the theater to watch him.
I think Ellis is a phenomenal choice for the NEXT next Bond. He needs to wrap Lucifer, and be away from fantastical Netflix shows with angels and demons for 5-10 years. Do some solid British shows or movies that showcase his slick and realistic side like Daniel Craig did with Layer Cake. Build an actual Bond-like resume and a bit of grit.
Right now, I think Lucifer is too popular and the necessary disconnect won’t be there. After the next Bond goes 2 or 3 (or 4) rounds with the character, Ellis will be “that guy that played Lucifer” instead of just “Lucifer.”
Tom Ellis is the ideal Bond. He is the real deal
Tom Hardy is fantastic!
Tom is ok but I choose Jason Statham or Edris Alba.
Si…Tom Ellis es el nuevo James Bond. Sin dudas!.
Let’s face it, bond has always been A well-dressed, sexy, good looking , hot to the touch , impish little boy and a spy suit. That is James Bond in a nutshell
It’s only one year they should wait for him to finish season 6 then go to 007
Be patient. Tom Ellis would be worth the wait…
Nobody could do it better.
Tom Ellis would do an outstanding job. Another actor that would fit the role is Jensen Ackles.
Henry Cavill is the perfect choice
Wäre der ideale Bond!!
I’ve never watched one James Bond movie! However if Tom Ellis gets the role of 007 I would definitely watch it. I love his acting talent. I will totally be following him to his next gig.
Hubba hubba Tom Ellis as Bond I’d DEFENATLY be watching that film
I imagined Tom Ellis as James Bond a long time ago when I watched the first episode when he was driving the Corvette. Dashing! Yes, yes, yes!!
Tom ellis would be the Perfect bond for sure
Yes. Can’t think of anyone else.
Born to be Bond.
Go Tom. Do it, please.