Guy Pearce to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 56-year-old James Bond from Australia?

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

UPDATE 29/03/2024 : 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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Guy Pearce become the Seventh James Bond?

Pearce’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Alien: Covenant (2017), Iron Man 3 (2013) and Prometheus (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Pearce now is – what next?

Three reasons Guy Pearce 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 56-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Pearce.
  3. It would give Guy Pearce a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Pearce 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 Guy Pearce for James Bond.

“His name is Pearce. Guy Pearce!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 28, 2024
“He was perfect as Det. Lt. Edmund "Ed" Exley in L.A. Confidential, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 28, 2024
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 28, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Pearce has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 28, 2024

Rumors about Guy Pearce 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 Guy Pearce should be the next James Bond?

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