Tom Pelphrey to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 41-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Pelphrey 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 Pelphrey.

UPDATE 12/05/2024 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Tom Pelphrey become the Seventh James Bond?

Pelphrey’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in As the World Turns (2009-2010), Guiding Light (2004-2009) and Iron Fist (2017-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Pelphrey now is – what next?

Three reasons Tom Pelphrey 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 41-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Pelphrey.
  3. It would give Tom Pelphrey a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Pelphrey. Tom Pelphrey!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 11, 2024
“He was perfect as Mick Dante in As the World Turns, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 11, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 11, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Pelphrey has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 11, 2024

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

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