Henry Lloyd-Hughes to be the next James Bond?

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Is Henry Lloyd-Hughes set to be the next James Bond?

Is Lloyd-Hughes 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 Henry Lloyd-Hughes.

UPDATE 24/11/2024 : 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 Henry Lloyd-Hughes become the Seventh James Bond?

Lloyd-Hughes’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Now You See Me 2 (2016), Anonymous (2011) and The Inbetweeners Movie (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lloyd-Hughes now is – what next?

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

This 'Lloyd-Hughes 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 Henry Lloyd-Hughes for James Bond.

“His name is Lloyd-Hughes. Henry Lloyd-Hughes!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Allen Scott-Frank in Now You See Me 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 23, 2024
“A 39-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lloyd-Hughes has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 23, 2024

Rumors about Henry Lloyd-Hughes 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 Henry Lloyd-Hughes should be the next James Bond?

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