Jake Abel to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 36-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Abel 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 Jake Abel.

UPDATE 20/04/2024 : 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 Jake Abel become the Seventh James Bond?

Abel’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013), The Host (2013) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Abel now is – what next?

Three reasons Jake Abel 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 36-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Abel.
  3. It would give Jake Abel a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Abel. Jake Abel!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 19, 2024
“He was perfect as Brian Nelson in The Lovely Bones, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 19, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 19, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Abel has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 19, 2024

Rumors about Jake Abel 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 Jake Abel should be the next James Bond?

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