Michael Sheen to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 55-year-old James Bond from Wales?
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Is Sheen 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 Michael Sheen.

UPDATE 18/04/2024 : 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 Cardiff wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Michael Sheen become the Seventh James Bond?

Sheen’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Nocturnal Animals (2016), The Twilight Saga (2008-2012) and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2012-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Sheen now is – what next?

Three reasons Michael Sheen 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 55-year-old Welsh?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Sheen.
  3. It would give Michael Sheen a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Sheen. Michael Sheen!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 17, 2024
“He was perfect as Tony Blair in The Queen, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 17, 2024
“A Welsh James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 17, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Sheen has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 17, 2024

Rumors about Michael Sheen 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 Michael Sheen should be the next James Bond?

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