Daniel Dae Kim to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 56-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : 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 Daniel Dae Kim become the Seventh James Bond?

Kim’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Lost (2004-2010) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Kim now is – what next?

Three reasons Daniel Dae Kim 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 56-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Kim.
  3. It would give Daniel Dae Kim a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Daniel Dae Kim for James Bond.

“His name is Kim. Daniel Dae Kim!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Detective Chin Ho Kelly in Hawaii Five-0, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Kim has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Daniel Dae Kim 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 Daniel Dae Kim should be the next James Bond?

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