Charlie Day to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 48-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Day 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 Charlie Day.

UPDATE 05/11/2024 : 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 Charlie Day become the Seventh James Bond?

Day’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Pacific Rim (2013), Horrible Bosses (2011) and Going the Distance (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Day now is – what next?

Three reasons Charlie Day 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 American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Day.
  3. It would give Charlie Day a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Day 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 Charlie Day for James Bond.

“His name is Day. Charlie Day!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 4, 2024
“He was perfect as Dan in Going the Distance, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 4, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 4, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Day has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 4, 2024

Rumors about Charlie Day 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 Charlie Day should be the next James Bond?

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