Aldo Maccione to be the next James Bond?

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Is Maccione set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Aldo Maccione.

UPDATE 24/11/2024 : 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 Rome wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Aldo Maccione become the Seventh James Bond?

Maccione’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Now Where Did the 7th Company Get to? (1973). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Maccione now is – what next?

Three reasons Aldo Maccione 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 88-year-old Italian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Maccione.
  3. It would give Aldo Maccione a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Maccione 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 Aldo Maccione for James Bond.

“His name is Maccione. Aldo Maccione!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Tassin in Now Where Did the 7th Company Get to?, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 23, 2024
“An Italian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Maccione has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 23, 2024

Rumors about Aldo Maccione 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 Aldo Maccione should be the next James Bond?

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