Jonathan Tucker to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 42-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Tucker 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 Jonathan Tucker.

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 Jonathan Tucker become the Seventh James Bond?

Tucker’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Parenthood (2011-2014), The Next Three Days (2010) and The Ruins (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Tucker now is – what next?

Three reasons Jonathan Tucker 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 42-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Tucker.
  3. It would give Jonathan Tucker a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Tucker 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 Jonathan Tucker for James Bond.

“His name is Tucker. Jonathan Tucker!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as David in The Next Three Days, 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: Tucker has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Jonathan Tucker 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 Jonathan Tucker should be the next James Bond?

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