Laurence Fishburne to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 62-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Fishburne 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 Laurence Fishburne.

UPDATE 24/04/2024 : 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 Laurence Fishburne become the Seventh James Bond?

Fishburne’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Batman vs. Superman (2016), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2008-2011) and Man of Steel (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Fishburne now is – what next?

Three reasons Laurence Fishburne 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 62-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Fishburne.
  3. It would give Laurence Fishburne a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Fishburne To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Tuesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Laurence Fishburne for James Bond.

“His name is Fishburne. Laurence Fishburne!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Swain in The Color Purple, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 23, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Fishburne has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 23, 2024

Rumors about Laurence Fishburne 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 Laurence Fishburne should be the next James Bond?

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