John DeLuca to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 38-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is DeLuca 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 John DeLuca.

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 John DeLuca become the Seventh James Bond?

DeLuca’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Chalk It Up (2016), Staten Island Summer (2015) and Teen Beach Movie (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for DeLuca now is – what next?

Three reasons John DeLuca 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 38-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as DeLuca.
  3. It would give John DeLuca a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'DeLuca 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 John DeLuca for James Bond.

“His name is DeLuca. John DeLuca!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Chet in Chalk It Up, 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: DeLuca has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about John DeLuca 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 John DeLuca should be the next James Bond?

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