Here are the actors vying to be the next James Bond - and who should get it

With reporting that Daniel Craig turned down a contract to return as James Bond for two more movies, the talk of who will next play the famous spy with a license to kill has ratcheted up.

From unnamed sources revealing actors having secret meetings with Bond producers to fans forming petitions to get their favorites the job, there's no shortage of "news" on who could be 007. (Note: Craig hasn't come out and said he's not coming back as Bond, nor has the studio that releases the movies, Sony, commented on Craig's status.)

Here are nine actors who have gone on record and said they want to play James Bond and why their talents would work for the iconic role. And we took an opinion in the matter.