Henry Thomas to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Thomas 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 Henry Thomas.

UPDATE 18/12/2024 : 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 Henry Thomas become the Seventh James Bond?

Thomas’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Legends of the Fall (1994) and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Thomas now is – what next?

Three reasons Henry Thomas 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 53-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Thomas.
  3. It would give Henry Thomas a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Thomas. Henry Thomas!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 17, 2024
“He was perfect as Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 17, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 17, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Thomas has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 17, 2024

Rumors about Henry Thomas 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 Thomas should be the next James Bond?

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