Omar Epps to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 50-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Epps 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 Omar Epps.

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 Omar Epps become the Seventh James Bond?

Epps’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in House (2004-2012), Alfie (2004) and Dracula 2000 (2000). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Epps now is – what next?

Three reasons Omar Epps 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 50-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Epps.
  3. It would give Omar Epps a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Epps 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 Omar Epps for James Bond.

“His name is Epps. Omar Epps!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect as Marlon in Alfie, 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: Epps has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about Omar Epps 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 Omar Epps should be the next James Bond?

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