Gene Hackman to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 94-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Hackman 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 Gene Hackman.

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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Gene Hackman become the Seventh James Bond?

Hackman’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Mississippi Burning (1988) and Superman (1978). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hackman now is – what next?

Three reasons Gene Hackman 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 94-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hackman.
  3. It would give Gene Hackman a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Hackman 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 Gene Hackman for James Bond.

“His name is Hackman. Gene Hackman!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect as Detective Jimmy Doyle in The French Connection, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2024
“An American 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: Hackman has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about Gene Hackman 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 Gene Hackman should be the next James Bond?

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