Few characters have left a mark on cinema as indelibly asJames Bond.
Since his 1962 debut inDr.
Some embrace his style and sophistication; others borrow or exaggerate his tropes.
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His trademark gadget is the realistic face mask they use to infiltrate various situations.
In this spirit, both spies aim to shock and entertain audiences everywhere.
Cage is anything but conventionalhe swaps Bond’s tuxedos for tank tops and Aston Martins for dirt bikes.
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Apart from the ridiculous flat-top haircut and Nehru suit, Argylle is obviously inspired by James Bond.
Argylle is played byHenry Cavill, who was once in the mix to be James Bond forCasino Royale.
Steed looks like Bonds quirkier, more eccentric cousin, embodying the charm of a bygone era.
The film version ofThe Avengersborrows a lot from 007 making John Steed practically James Bond with a bowler hat.
As they uncover the intricacies of the sinister plot, they must collaborate to restore global stability.
Going by the code name Duchess, he reports to Malory, his own mother.
Series creatorAdam Reeddraws heavily from Bonds playbook, taking inspiration from all the Bond novels.
With signature Bond traitswomen, one-liners, and a taste for dangerArcher turns those traits into punchlines.
Nevertheless, it doesn’t stop Eggsy from deploying his charms ala James Bond.
In a memorable moment, he starts a relationship with the Princess of Sweden after he saves the world.
Despite his incompetence, he often succeeds through sheer luck, determination, and the competence of others.
Played byRowan Atkinson, Johnny English is a parody and also an homage to the spy genre.
Johnny English is basically Bond if he’s awkward and clumsy.
Otherwise, he has the confidence and the ability to seduce just like Bond.
He borrows heavily from Bonds world, from the gadgets to the over-the-top villains.
However, where Bond is smooth and capable, English is awkward and clumsy.
1Napoleon Solo
‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’
Played byHenry Cavill, Solo exudes suaveness as the debonair American spy.
His cool demeanor, great looks and sharp wit immediately remind the audiences of a certain tuxedo-wearing British agent.
Thanks to this film, no wonder Cavill is still a popular fan choice for Bond.
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In The Avengers, British secret agents John Steed and Emma Peel are tasked with thwarting the diabolical scheme of the villain Sir August De Wynter, who aims to control the world’s weather systems. As they uncover the intricacies of the sinister plot, they must collaborate to restore global stability.
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