Clay Aiken to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 46-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Aiken set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Clay Aiken.

UPDATE 04/02/2025 : 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 Clay Aiken become the Seventh James Bond?

Aiken’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Aiken now is – what next?

Three reasons Clay Aiken 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 46-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Aiken.
  3. It would give Clay Aiken a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Aiken 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 Clay Aiken for James Bond.

“His name is Aiken. Clay Aiken!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 3, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 3, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Aiken has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 3, 2025

Rumors about Clay Aiken 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 Clay Aiken should be the next James Bond?

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