Fred Savage to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Savage 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 Fred Savage.

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 Fred Savage become the Seventh James Bond?

Savage’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), Austin Powers (1997) and The Wonder Years (1988-1993). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Savage now is – what next?

Three reasons Fred Savage 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 47-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Savage.
  3. It would give Fred Savage a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Savage 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 Fred Savage for James Bond.

“His name is Savage. Fred Savage!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Number 3 in Austin Powers, 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: Savage has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 23, 2024

Rumors about Fred Savage 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 Fred Savage should be the next James Bond?

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