Christopher Mintz-Plasse to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 35-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Mintz-Plasse set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : 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 Christopher Mintz-Plasse become the Seventh James Bond?

Mintz-Plasse’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Neighbors (2014) and Kick-Ass 2 (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Mintz-Plasse now is – what next?

Three reasons Christopher Mintz-Plasse 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 35-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Mintz-Plasse.
  3. It would give Christopher Mintz-Plasse a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Mintz-Plasse To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Christopher Mintz-Plasse for James Bond.

“His name is Mintz-Plasse. Christopher Mintz-Plasse!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect in This Is the End, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Mintz-Plasse has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Christopher Mintz-Plasse 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 Christopher Mintz-Plasse should be the next James Bond?

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