Richard Ayoade to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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Is Richard Ayoade set to be the next James Bond?

Is Ayoade set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Richard Ayoade.

UPDATE 24/11/2024 : 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 Richard Ayoade become the Seventh James Bond?

Ayoade’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The IT Crowd (2006-2013) and The Watch (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Ayoade now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Ayoade. Richard Ayoade!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Maurice Moss in The IT Crowd, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 23, 2024
“A 47-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ayoade has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 23, 2024

Rumors about Richard Ayoade 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 Richard Ayoade should be the next James Bond?

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