Danny McBride to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is McBride 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 Danny McBride.

UPDATE 26/04/2024 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Danny McBride become the Seventh James Bond?

McBride’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Alien: Covenant (2017), Eastbound & Down (2009-2013) and This Is the End (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for McBride now is – what next?

Three reasons Danny McBride 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 47-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as McBride.
  3. It would give Danny McBride a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is McBride. Danny McBride!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 25, 2024
“He was perfect as Tennessee Faris in Alien: Covenant, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 25, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 25, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: McBride has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 25, 2024

Rumors about Danny McBride 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 Danny McBride should be the next James Bond?

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