Karissa Shannon to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 34-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Shannon 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 Karissa Shannon.

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 Karissa Shannon become the Seventh James Bond?

Shannon’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Somewhere (2010) and The Girls Next Door (2009-2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Shannon now is – what next?

Three reasons Karissa Shannon 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 34-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Shannon.
  3. It would give Karissa Shannon a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Shannon 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 Karissa Shannon for James Bond.

“His name is Shannon. Karissa Shannon!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect in The Girls Next Door, 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: Shannon has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about Karissa Shannon 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 Karissa Shannon should be the next James Bond?

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