The Hollywood industry has introduced some iconic killers who have left an indelible mark on the audience with their massive kill counts. Among these are the two legendary characters: James Bond and John Wick, who are not just household names, but fans are also crazy for their unique style.
Recently, a Reddit user put up an age-old topic of debate about the movies that have the highest kill counts. While there are many contenders on that list, including the recently released Oppenheimer, which reflected on the mass death of around 200,000 people, here we will focus on the two most iconic characters in cinema history- James Bond and John Wick.
James Bond and John Wick, the iconic characters with the highest kill counts
James Bond and John Wick are those two characters who have ruthlessly killed hundreds of people. While John Wick played by Keanu Reeves is said to have killed around 400 people, the James Bond character portrayed by various actors has surpassed John Wick’s kill count by killing around 600 people. However, Bond’s kill count is spread across 25 movies, whereas Reeves’ John Wick character has completed the tally of 400 kills in just four films.
There is not only a difference in the kill count of the two characters, but their personality also differs in every aspect. Wick is not a hero in the conventional sense; he is often referred to as an anti-hero assassin, who kills every villain who stands in his way.
Meanwhile, Bond a.k.a. 007, is undeniably a classic heroic character who is known for his strong ethics. While Wick’s motive to kill is personal, Bond’s kills are typically for the good of others. Throughout the existence of the Bond character, multiple actors have brought Ian Fleming’s novel character to life, and each time, these actors have blown away fans’ minds with their impeccable performances.
James Bond: The character played by multiple actors
Ian Fleming’s novel character James Bond, is a household name that has been brought to life by various actors in film adaptations of the novels. James Bond is a long-running franchise, in which many actors have been the face of the titular character. In 1962, the first James Bond film, Dr. No. was released, starring Scottish-born actor Sean Connery as Bond. Subsequently, the role has been played by multiple actors including, Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and George Lazenby.
Connery and Moore hold the record of playing the character the most times, each appearing in seven films. Craig, who played the character five times, recently appeared in the 2021, Bond film No Time to Die. The actor has now officially retired from playing the role of 007.
It would be interesting to witness the new face of the iconic character.
Source: Reddit
