Another `next James Bond poll` results in, but for a change Brosnan is down for Bond 21

Another month, another "Next James Bond Poll" hits the internet.

This time around, Sky Television polled 8000 viewers about their choice for Pierce Brosnan's eventual successor. They chose Hugh Jackman, despite the Australian actor's confession that he was the one who started the rumours of his future potential.

For a change, the reports stated that "Pierce Brosnan is due to play the suave superspy in one more Bond movie next year".

Hollywood names like Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor are thought to be contenders after Brosnan’s retirement, according to Sky.

X-Men superhero Jackman, who was born to English parents, received 24% of the vote. Young Lord of the Rings star Orlando Bloom, who has also been tipped for the role, is second choice with 21% of the vote. He is followed by Irish hellraiser Farrell (16%), and King Arthur star Clive Owen (11%).

Previously Brosnan, the star of four Bond films so far, has said he would like to see Jackman or Owen as his successor. The poll found that 10% would approve of singer Robbie Williams in the role, 7% Rupert Everett, 5% David Beckham (!), 4% Ioan Gruffudd, and 2% Colin Salmon.

Thanks to `overkill` for the alert.

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