THE next person to play James Bond should be in his 30s, according to the films’ producer.

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It means previous hot favourites for the role including Idris Elba, 50, Tom Hardy, 45, and Tom Hiddleston, 41, will be out of the running.

But it leaves the door open for Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page, 34, Bodyguard actor Richard Madden, 36, and Superman star Henry Cavill, 39.

Daniel Craig, 54, stepped down as 007 last year after five films in 15 years.

Bond producer Michael G. Wilson said: “We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past.

“But trying to visualise it doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran.

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