David Faustino to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 50-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Faustino 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 David Faustino.

UPDATE 23/12/2024 : 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 David Faustino become the Seventh James Bond?

Faustino’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Married... with Children (1987-1997). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Faustino now is – what next?

Three reasons David Faustino 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 50-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Faustino.
  3. It would give David Faustino a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

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

Rumors about David Faustino 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 David Faustino should be the next James Bond?

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