Clive Owen to be the next James Bond?

Is Clive Owen set to be the next James Bond?

Is Owen set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Clive Owen.

UPDATE 18/04/2024 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Clive Owen become the Seventh James Bond?

Owen’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Knick (2014-2015), Sin City (2005) and Closer (2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Owen now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Owen. Clive Owen!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 17, 2024
“He was perfect as Dwight McCarthy in Sin City, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 17, 2024
“A 59-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 17, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Owen has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 17, 2024

Rumors about Clive Owen 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 Clive Owen should be the next James Bond?

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