Frank Oz to be the next James Bond?

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Is Oz set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Frank Oz.

UPDATE 05/11/2024 : 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 Frank Oz become the Seventh James Bond?

Oz’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Oz now is – what next?

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

This 'Oz 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 Frank Oz for James Bond.

“His name is Oz. Frank Oz!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 4, 2024
“He was perfect as Yoda in The Phantom Menace, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 4, 2024
“A 80-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 4, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Oz has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 4, 2024

Rumors about Frank Oz 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 Frank Oz should be the next James Bond?

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