Tom Ellis to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from Wales?
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Is Ellis set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in April 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Tom Ellis.

UPDATE 14/05/2024 : 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 Cardiff wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Tom Ellis become the Seventh James Bond?

Ellis’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Lucifer (2016-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Ellis now is – what next?

Three reasons Tom Ellis 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 45-year-old Welsh?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ellis.
  3. It would give Tom Ellis a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Ellis 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 Tom Ellis for James Bond.

“His name is Ellis. Tom Ellis!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 13, 2024
“He was perfect as Lucifer Morningstar in Lucifer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 13, 2024
“A Welsh James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 13, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ellis has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 13, 2024

Rumors about Tom Ellis 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 Tom Ellis should be the next James Bond?

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