Christoph Waltz to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 68-year-old James Bond from Austria?

Is Waltz 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 Christoph Waltz.

UPDATE 23/11/2024 : 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 Vienna wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Christoph Waltz become the Seventh James Bond?

Waltz’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Spectre (2015), Django Unchained (2013) and The Three Musketeers (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Waltz now is – what next?

Three reasons Christoph Waltz 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 68-year-old Austrian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Waltz.
  3. It would give Christoph Waltz a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Waltz. Christoph Waltz!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 22, 2024
“An Austrian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 22, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Waltz has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 22, 2024

Rumors about Christoph Waltz 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 Christoph Waltz should be the next James Bond?

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