Richard Grieco to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 59-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Grieco 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 Richard Grieco.

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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Richard Grieco become the Seventh James Bond?

Grieco’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in 22 Jump Street (2014), Veronica Mars (2004-2007) and 21 Jump Street (1988-1989). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Grieco now is – what next?

Three reasons Richard Grieco 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 59-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Grieco.
  3. It would give Richard Grieco a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Grieco 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 Richard Grieco for James Bond.

“His name is Grieco. Richard Grieco!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 17, 2024
“He was perfect as Detective Dennis Booker in Booker, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 17, 2024
“An American 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: Grieco has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 17, 2024

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

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