Aasif Mandvi to be the next James Bond?
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Is Mandvi set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Aasif Mandvi.
UPDATE 25/02/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Aasif Mandvi become the Seventh James Bond?
Mandvi’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Mother's Day (2016), Million Dollar Arm (2014) and The Internship (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Mandvi now is – what next?
Three reasons Aasif Mandvi would be good for the James Bond franchise
- It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 58-year-old American?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Mandvi.
- It would give Aasif Mandvi a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Mandvi To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Monday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Aasif Mandvi for James Bond.
“His name is Mandvi. Aasif Mandvi!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 24, 2025
“He was perfect as Mr. Chetty in The Internship, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 24, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 24, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Mandvi has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 24, 2025
Rumors about Aasif Mandvi stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?
Do you think Aasif Mandvi should be the next James Bond?
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