Theo James to be the next James Bond?

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Is James 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 Theo James.

UPDATE 16/04/2024 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Theo James become the Seventh James Bond?

James’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Divergent (2014), Underworld: Awakening (2012) and The Inbetweeners Movie (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for James now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is James. Theo James!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 15, 2024
“He was perfect as Tobias Eaton in Divergent, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 15, 2024
“A 39-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 15, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: James has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 15, 2024

Rumors about Theo James 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 Theo James should be the next James Bond?

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