Greg Kinnear to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 61-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Kinnear 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 Greg Kinnear.

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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Greg Kinnear become the Seventh James Bond?

Kinnear’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Last Song (2010), Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and You've Got Mail (1998). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Kinnear now is – what next?

Three reasons Greg Kinnear 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 61-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Kinnear.
  3. It would give Greg Kinnear a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Kinnear 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 Greg Kinnear for James Bond.

“His name is Kinnear. Greg Kinnear!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Frank Navasky in You've Got Mail, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“An American 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: Kinnear has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Greg Kinnear 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 Greg Kinnear should be the next James Bond?

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