Kevin McNally to be the next James Bond?

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Is McNally 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 Kevin McNally.

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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Kevin McNally become the Seventh James Bond?

McNally’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Pirates of the Caribbean (2003-2017), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Legend (2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for McNally now is – what next?

Three reasons Kevin McNally 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 Kevin McNally?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as McNally.
  3. It would give Kevin McNally a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'McNally 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 Kevin McNally for James Bond.

“His name is McNally. Kevin McNally!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect as Joshamee Gibbs in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2024
“A 67-year-old 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: McNally has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about Kevin McNally 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 Kevin McNally should be the next James Bond?

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