X-Files star Gillian Anderson retweets image of herself as Jane Bond as social media campaign builds up for her to take over from Daniel Craig as 007
It's been reported that not even £68 million was enough to persuade Daniel Craig to reprise his role as James Bond.
And while speculation mounts over who could potentially replace the star, it seems Gillian Anderson already has her eye on the prize as the X-Files actress got behind a social media campaign calling for her to become 007's female replacement, Jane Bond, on Monday.
The 47-year-old star retweeted a fan-made poster that depicted Gillian clad demurely in a tailored white dress and standing against the franchise's iconic gun barrel backdrop.
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Could it be? While speculation mounts over who could replace Daniel Craig as James Bond, it seems Gillian Anderson already has her eye on the prize as she backed a social media campaign calling for her to become the first ever female 007, Jane Bond
'It's Bond. Jane Bond. Thanks for all the votes! (And sorry, don't know who made poster but I love it!) #NextBond' she captioned the shot.
The possibility has been praised by a string of Bond fans on social media, with one supporter enthusing: 'I totally agree that @GillianA should be the #NextBond I think it would be brilliant!'
Another gushed, 'Only one question. Can I be @GillianA's Bond boy. #NextBond'.
'I scoffed at a female "James Bond", but seeing Gillian Anderson's name in the frame just changed all that #NextBond #JaneBond,' tweeted one converted female Bond fan.
The right girl for the job? Gillian recently reprised the part of Dana Scully in The X-Files after a 14 year hiatus and is no stranger to gritty and dangerous roles
Done: The call for a female Bond comes amid claims that Craig rejected an offer of £68 million to star in the next two installments of the famous spy franchise
'I just told my mom about the possibility of @GillianA playing the #NextBond & she's as stoked as I am. Wonderful!' wrote one admirer.
The call for a female Bond comes amid claims that Craig rejected an offer of £68 million to star in the next two installments of the famous spy franchise.
The actor has portrayed the suave secret agent since 2005 and has helped MGM to net more than £2 billion in box office revenues.
Craig has personally made £38 million from the four movies he has starred in - the highest amount per film of any Bond actor.
On board: Daniel recently commended the idea of a female Bond and enthused: 'I think it’s a great idea. If it works it works'
The latest £68 million deal would have seen him profiting from endorsements and a role as a co-producer in addition to his work on screen.
An LA film source told The Daily Mail: 'Daniel is done – pure and simple – he told top brass at MGM after Spectre. They threw huge amounts of money at him, but it just wasn’t what he wanted.'
He added: 'He had told people after shooting that this would be his final outing, but the film company still felt he could come around after Spectre if he was offered a money deal.'
Showing the strength of his feelings, Craig told interviewers last year he would rather ‘slash my wrists’ than agree to another Bond film, after growing frustrated at criticism of the film franchise.
Speaking about the possibility of a female Bond to Bustle, the actor commended the idea of a female replacement.
'Sure, yeah, definitely. I think it’s a great idea. If it works it works,' he enthused.
'That’s the great thing about film is it’s all about imagination so of course it could happen. Not that’s it a huge push, it’s just that anything’s possible.'
Other actors slated to replace the British heartthrob include Tom Hiddleston and Idris Elba.
Other fan favourites: Other actors slated to replace the British heartthrob include Tom Hiddleston [pictured] and Idris Elba
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