Harry Dean Stanton to be the next James Bond?
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Is Stanton 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 Harry Dean Stanton.
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 Harry Dean Stanton become the Seventh James Bond?
Stanton’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Last Stand (2013), Seven Psychopaths (2012) and The Avengers (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Stanton now is – what next?
Three reasons Harry Dean Stanton would be good for the James Bond franchise
- It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 98-year-old American?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Stanton.
- It would give Harry Dean Stanton a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Stanton 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 Harry Dean Stanton for James Bond.
“His name is Stanton. Harry Dean Stanton!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 2, 2024
“He was perfect in Cheech & Chong : Up in Smoke, 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: Stanton has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 2, 2024
Rumors about Harry Dean Stanton 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 Harry Dean Stanton should be the next James Bond?
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