When Eisen pointed out that Cavill was already playing the man Bond was based on, Cavill quipped, “Seems like a good first step, yeah?”.
The legendary producer who ruled the Bond franchise for decades steps down] This sparked immediate backlash among fans, with many questioning Amazon’s ability to handle the beloved spy series with integrity and stay true to the Bond’s famous characteristics.
While Marvel’s decision to pause Nova has disappointed fans, Cavill’s supporters are already shifting their focus to another iconic role: James Bond.
The timing couldn’t be more relevant, as Amazon MGM Studios, under the leadership of Jeff Bezos, has taken full creative control of the 007 franchise, sidelining longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show last year while promoting The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare - where he played a character partially based on the real-life inspiration for Bond - Cavill addressed the rumors head-on.
