Today, May 23, 2023, marks the sixth anniversary of Sir Roger Moore's loss of life.

The iconic British actor was greatest identified for enjoying James Bond throughout seven films from 1973 to 1985.

But even lengthy after he had hung up his tuxedo for the final time, Moore was keen to debate the 007 function and who must be concerned within the franchise going ahead.

And again in 2016, he opened up on who he would wish to take over from Daniel Craig after his tenure lastly got here to an finish.

While there have all the time been some main British actors in Hollywood who've all the time been touted as probably Bond favourites - resembling Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, Regé-Jean Page, and many others - Moore as an alternative opted for a extra reserved actor from the BBC.

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Moore informed the Daily Star on Sunday: "I think Aidan [Turner] would make a very good Bond."

Aidan Turner is in fact greatest identified for enjoying Ross Poldark within the BBC interval drama, Poldark. The Irish star additionally made a reputation for himself taking over the function of Kili within the Lord of the Rings spin-off trilogy, The Hobbit.

Moore continued: "I like Aidan. I think he's doing a wonderful job as Ross [Poldark]. He looks great and has a brooding presence. He's registered enormously with the public, and that's terrific."

Moore even went on to check Turner to the primary and most recognisable James Bond of all time: Sean Connery.

"I believe he'd be a superb Bond. Aidan is an efficient actor, and the primary 007, Sean Connery, was an excellent actor. Aidan is sort of able to doing that half," he continued.

"Good luck to him if he gets it," Moore stated. "I'll be very pleased for him."

Even years after Moore backed Turner, he's nonetheless within the operating to grow to be the Next James Bond.

Ladbrokes' newest Bond odds give Turner 20/1 on turning into the following star to don the tuxedo and seize his martinis shaken, not stirred.

He nonetheless has a protracted option to go, although, on condition that the favorite, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, has an infinite 15/8.