Don Cheadle to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 59-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Cheadle 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 Don Cheadle.

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 Don Cheadle become the Seventh James Bond?

Cheadle’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Captain America: Civil War (2016) and Iron Man 3 (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cheadle now is – what next?

Three reasons Don Cheadle 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 59-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cheadle.
  3. It would give Don Cheadle a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Cheadle 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 Don Cheadle for James Bond.

“His name is Cheadle. Don Cheadle!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 25, 2024
“He was perfect as James Rhodes in Avengers: Infinity War, 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: Cheadle has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 25, 2024

Rumors about Don Cheadle 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 Don Cheadle should be the next James Bond?

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