Steven Seagal to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 72-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Seagal 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 Steven Seagal.

UPDATE 20/04/2024 : 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 Steven Seagal become the Seventh James Bond?

Seagal’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Machete (2010) and Under Siege (1992). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Seagal now is – what next?

Three reasons Steven Seagal 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 72-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Seagal.
  3. It would give Steven Seagal a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Seagal. Steven Seagal!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 19, 2024
“He was perfect as Rogelio Torrez in Machete, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 19, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 19, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Seagal has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 19, 2024

Rumors about Steven Seagal 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 Steven Seagal should be the next James Bond?

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