Instagram/Henry Cavill & Daniel Cra Movie Henry Cavill wants to be a Bond villain, not 007. Discover why the actor may be out of the running for James Bond and his surprising franchise history. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Henry Cavill has expressed interest in joining the James Bond franchise again, but this time with a twist: he wants to play a Bond villain rather than James Bond himself. With Daniel Craig's tenure as James Bond ending five years ago after No Time to Die, fans and filmmakers alike are eager to discover who will take over the iconic 007 role next.