Jang Hyuk to be the next James Bond?
- By Jim Leap
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- Movie News April 19, 2024
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Is Jang 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 Jang Hyuk.
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 Seoul wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Jang Hyuk become the Seventh James Bond?
Jang’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Please Teach Me English (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Jang now is – what next?
Three reasons Jang Hyuk would be good for the James Bond franchise
- 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 Korean?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Jang.
- It would give Jang Hyuk a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Jang 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 Jang Hyuk for James Bond.
“His name is Jang. Jang Hyuk!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect as Mun-su in Please Teach Me English, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2024
“A Korean 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: Jang has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024
Rumors about Jang Hyuk 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 Jang Hyuk should be the next James Bond?
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