Tom Hardy or female Bond, who's next after Daniel Craig?

Daniel Craig is set to retire as James Bond after No Time to Die. So who's next? Will it be Tom Hardy, or could we see a female Bond?

As fans prepare to watch Daniel Craig as James Bond for the last time in No Time to Die, there's a mystery left to be solved - who would replace him once he retires? Daniel has played the popular character in Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre before the upcoming film, No Time to Die. He first took up the role in 2006. Now that Daniel Craig is finally retiring as James Bond, speculations are rife that Tom Hardy will step into his shoes. However, nothing is confirmed yet. Meanwhile, there were also rumours that this time, the makers wanted to cast a female Bond.