Bryan Cranston to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 68-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Cranston 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 Bryan Cranston.

UPDATE 25/04/2024 : 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 Bryan Cranston become the Seventh James Bond?

Cranston’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Why Him? (2016), Godzilla (2014) and Breaking Bad (2008-2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cranston now is – what next?

Three reasons Bryan Cranston 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 68-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cranston.
  3. It would give Bryan Cranston a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Cranston. Bryan Cranston!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 24, 2024
“He was perfect as Walter White in Breaking Bad, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 24, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 24, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cranston has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 24, 2024

Rumors about Bryan Cranston 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 Bryan Cranston should be the next James Bond?

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