David Warner to be the next James Bond?

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Is Warner 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 Warner.

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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could David Warner become the Seventh James Bond?

Warner’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Mad Dogs (2011-2013), Titanic (1997) and Penny Dreadful (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Warner now is – what next?

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

This 'Warner 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 David Warner for James Bond.

“His name is Warner. David Warner!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Spicer Lovejoy in Titanic, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A 83-year-old 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: Warner has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

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

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