Gavin MacLeod to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 93-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is MacLeod 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 Gavin MacLeod.

UPDATE 26/12/2024 : 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 Gavin MacLeod become the Seventh James Bond?

MacLeod’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for MacLeod now is – what next?

Three reasons Gavin MacLeod 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 93-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as MacLeod.
  3. It would give Gavin MacLeod a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is MacLeod. Gavin MacLeod!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 25, 2024
“He was perfect as Murray Slaughter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 25, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 25, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: MacLeod has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 25, 2024

Rumors about Gavin MacLeod 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 Gavin MacLeod should be the next James Bond?

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