AI-crafted trailer imagines Henry Cavill as James Bond
A fan-made trailer, partially created using artificial intelligence (AI), has garnered millions of views on YouTube by picturing Henry Cavill as the next James Bond. The video, intriguingly titled "Bond 26 - First Trailer," was created by KH Studio. The trailer features Margot Robbie alongside Cavill and imagines Christopher Nolan as the director, cleverly merging AI imagery with actual movie footage.
Trailer incorporates scenes from Cavill's past roles
The trailer includes scenes from The Man From U.N.C.L.E., a film where Cavill's role was strikingly similar to the fictional British spy. Although the video description poses like an actual movie trailer, a caution message soon follows, "Please note that this video is a concept trailer created solely for artistic and entertainment purposes." "I have meticulously incorporated various effects, sound design, AI technologies, movie analytics, and other elements to bring my vision to life."
Viewer reactions: 'Wow, Cavill is a natural Bond'
Despite the clarification from KH Studio, many viewers seemed to treat the trailer as evidence of Cavill's suitability for the role. Commenters have started campaigning for the former Superman to take on Bond's role. One user wrote, "Wow, Cavill is a natural Bond." Another agreed, "Henry would make a GREAT 007. I hope they will cast him one day for that role." At the time of writing, the one-minute and 32-second video has already amassed 2.79M views on YouTube.
But what are the chances of Cavill actually playing Bond?
Notably, the fan craze behind the Argylle actor donning the Bond boots has been going on for years. The timing for a re-energized campaign couldn't be better given there's no confirmed face following the end of Daniel Craig's stint. When asked about rumors of him playing Bond on The Rich Eisen Show, Cavill responded: "I have no idea. All I've got to go off is the rumors."
