Alex O'Loughlin to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Canberra
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So, why not a 48-year-old James Bond from Australia?

Is O'Loughlin 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 Alex O'Loughlin.

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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Alex O'Loughlin become the Seventh James Bond?

O'Loughlin’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Moonlight (2007-2008), August Rush (2007) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for O'Loughlin now is – what next?

Three reasons Alex O'Loughlin 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 48-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as O'Loughlin.
  3. It would give Alex O'Loughlin a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'O'Loughlin 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 Alex O'Loughlin for James Bond.

“His name is O'Loughlin. Alex O'Loughlin!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Marshall in August Rush, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 23, 2024
“An Australian 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: O'Loughlin has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 23, 2024

Rumors about Alex O'Loughlin 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 Alex O'Loughlin should be the next James Bond?

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