Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has shared his pick for the next actor to play the iconic spy James Bond, and his choice has sparked considerable discussion online. Amid continued global speculation around who will succeed Daniel Craig in the long-running Bond franchise, Kapur suggested that Bollywood actor John Abraham would be an ideal fit for the role.
Taking to social media, the filmmaker posted, “As the search of the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool ‘shaken not stirred’ persona and certainly good actor with the ‘Bond Charm’ By the way Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw him in my film Elizabeth. #JamesBond #JohnAbraham @TheJohnAbraham”.
The statement quickly gained traction among fans of both the Bond franchise and John Abraham, with many social media users reacting positively to the idea. Several fans pointed out that the actor’s screen presence, action-hero image and suave personality could make him a compelling choice for an international spy thriller franchise.
As the search of the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool ‘shaken not stirred’ persona and certainly good actor with the ‘Bond Charm’
By the way Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw…
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) May 16, 2026
Interestingly, Shekhar Kapur also referenced his critically acclaimed film Elizabeth while speaking about Daniel Craig’s casting journey. Before stepping into the role of James Bond in Casino Royale, Craig had appeared in Elizabeth (1998), directed by Kapur and starring Cate Blanchett. The filmmaker’s comment has now reignited conversations around how global franchises often scout talent based on impactful performances across industries.
The Bond franchise remains one of the most successful and influential film series in cinematic history. Based on the novels by Ian Fleming, the franchise has seen several actors portray the iconic British spy over the decades, including Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Craig concluded his tenure as Bond with No Time to Die, following which speculation about the next 007 has remained a major topic among movie enthusiasts worldwide. While there has been no official announcement from the producers yet, several international names continue to be linked to the role.
Meanwhile, John Abraham has built a strong reputation in the action genre with films such as Pathaan, Dhoom and Force, making Kapur’s suggestion a talking point among fans imagining an Indian actor stepping into the world of Bond.
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