Remember when Ian Botham was set to be âthe next James Bondâ? Of course you donât. There was, in 1985, as much chance of Roland the Rat becoming 007 as there was of the vegetable-headed cricketer stepping into the part, but, for a day or two, the tabloids pretended to take the notion seriously.
Bothamâs publicist, convinced his client had crossover potential, had transported the Hero of Headingly to LA for meetings with the cigar-chompers. Menahem Golan, busy Israeli producer, apparently said Beefy âhad the looks, build and accent to be the next James Bondâ. Eon Productions, Bondâs parent firm since 1962, somehow resisted Bothamâs blonde mullet and settled for Timothy Dalton instead.
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Outlander hero Sam Heughan has become one of the most popular candidates for James Bond betting for some time now. The Scottish star made waves with his appearance in the STARZ show and 007 fans have since pointed at him to take over from Craig after No Time To Die is released later this year. Heughan recently appeared in a brand new action film, SAS: Red Notice, where he played a Bond-esque protagonist, Tom Buckingham.
In a devastating moment, Frank was involved in a car crash shortly after and was killed.
Actor Menzies remained in the drama as he also played Captain Jack Randall but he later died in the same series at the
Battle of Culloden at the hands of Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan).
Menzies has made brief returns to the series during flashback moments but hasn t made a comeback full-time.
Outlander: Frank Randall is portrayed by actor Tobias Menzies. (Image: GETTY)
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Outlander: Frank Randall died in a car accident shortly after a row with wife Claire. (Image: STARZ)
The Crown star has never given a reason as to why he left the show but it could just be because it was written this way.
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Craig’s journey as James Bond comes to an end on September 30 when No Time To Die is released in cinemas. After five films and 15 years, the British heartthrob will step out of the role, allowing another actor to take on the mantle of the legendary spy. Fellow Brit Holland has been making waves in cinema as Marvel’s Spider-Man for the past four years and the young star has confessed playing Bond would be a “dream come true”.
James Bond: Sam Heughan fights back in an exclusive clip (Image: GETTY)
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The two actors are also joined by The Umbrella Academy star Tom Hopper and Andy Serkis.
Heughan is best known for playing the masculine warrior in STARZ’ Outlander, but his work in SAS: Red Notice shows he can handle the modern action sequences that are required of 007.
The 40-year-old took on the ferocious villain and ex-Navy SEAL Jimmy Dalton in Bloodshot opposite Vin Diesel.
By tackling more action-packed roles, Heughan is becoming an attractive prospect for the upcoming Bond reboot.
James Bond: Tom Hardy is the favourite to take on the new role (Image: GETTY)