Brandon Routh to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Routh 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 Brandon Routh.

UPDATE 24/04/2024 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Brandon Routh become the Seventh James Bond?

Routh’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and Superman Returns (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Routh now is – what next?

Three reasons Brandon Routh 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 44-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Routh.
  3. It would give Brandon Routh a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Routh. Brandon Routh!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Clark Kent in Superman Returns, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 23, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Routh has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 23, 2024

Rumors about Brandon Routh 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 Brandon Routh should be the next James Bond?

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