Stephen Collins to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 76-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Collins 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 Stephen Collins.

UPDATE 26/04/2024 : 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 Stephen Collins become the Seventh James Bond?

Collins’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in 7th Heaven (1996-2007) and The Fosters (2013-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Collins now is – what next?

Three reasons Stephen Collins 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 76-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Collins.
  3. It would give Stephen Collins a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Collins 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 Stephen Collins for James Bond.

“His name is Collins. Stephen Collins!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 25, 2024
“He was perfect as Eric Camden in 7th Heaven, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 25, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 25, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Collins has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 25, 2024

Rumors about Stephen Collins 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 Stephen Collins should be the next James Bond?

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