Alex Russell to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 36-year-old James Bond from Australia?
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Is Russell set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Alex Russell.

UPDATE 19/04/2024 : 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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Alex Russell become the Seventh James Bond?

Russell’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Unbroken (2014), The Host (2013) and Chronicle (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Russell now is – what next?

Three reasons Alex Russell would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 36-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Russell.
  3. It would give Alex Russell a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Russell To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Thursday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Alex Russell for James Bond.

“His name is Russell. Alex Russell!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect in The Host, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2024
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 18, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Russell has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about Alex Russell 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 Alex Russell should be the next James Bond?

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