James Bond contenders: Who is going to be the new 007?

5: Henry Cavill, 32

Cavill is still in the running despite signing on to play Superman in several Justice League films for Warner Bros over the next five years. His performances as the Man of Steel have gained rave reviews and his brooding mystique has shown he's as happy alongside superhero A-listers in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice as he is winning female affection in The Man from UNCLE.

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