Roger Moore

For all the talk about Bond being a British institution, the very first actor to play 007 on screen wasn't British. Or Irish. Or even Australian. He was an American.

After six years off the screen, GoldenEye didn't just bring Bond back—it redefined him.

It started as an illegal street race across America. By the time it hit theaters, it had turned into one of the most chaotic studio comedies of the decade. Actors showed up drunk, dialogue was rewritten in parking lots, and one stunt nearly led to federal charges.

Christopher Nolan directing a Bond movie feels inevitable. Every time the franchise starts looking for a new director, his name pops up immediately—and for good reason. He's basically been training for it his whole career.

In an alternate reality, Cavill would've been Bond from Casino Royale to No Time to Die.

It seems he's a fan of the Luther star's work.