Elden Henson to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Henson 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 Elden Henson.

UPDATE 03/12/2024 : 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 Elden Henson become the Seventh James Bond?

Henson’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015), The Hunger Games Saga (2014-2015) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Henson now is – what next?

Three reasons Elden Henson 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 Henson.
  3. It would give Elden Henson a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Henson. Elden Henson!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 2, 2024
“He was perfect as Elden Madden in Cast Away, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 2, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 2, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Henson has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 2, 2024

Rumors about Elden Henson 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 Elden Henson should be the next James Bond?

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