Ben Foster to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Foster 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 Ben Foster.

UPDATE 04/11/2024 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ben Foster become the Seventh James Bond?

Foster’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Warcraft (2016), Hell or High Water (2016) and 360 (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Foster now is – what next?

Three reasons Ben Foster 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 44-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Foster.
  3. It would give Ben Foster a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Foster. Ben Foster!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 3, 2024
“He was perfect as Russell Corwin in Six Feet Under, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 3, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 3, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Foster has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 3, 2024

Rumors about Ben Foster 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 Ben Foster should be the next James Bond?

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