Hugh Keays-Byrne to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Canberra
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So, why not a 77-year-old James Bond from Australia?

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Is Keays-Byrne 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 Hugh Keays-Byrne.

UPDATE 22/11/2024 : 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 from London to Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Hugh Keays-Byrne become the Seventh James Bond?

Keays-Byrne’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and Mad Max (1979). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Keays-Byrne now is – what next?

Three reasons Hugh Keays-Byrne 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 77-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Keays-Byrne.
  3. It would give Hugh Keays-Byrne a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Keays-Byrne 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 Hugh Keays-Byrne for James Bond.

“His name is Keays-Byrne. Hugh Keays-Byrne!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Toecutter in Mad Max, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 21, 2024
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Keays-Byrne has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 21, 2024

Rumors about Hugh Keays-Byrne 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 Hugh Keays-Byrne should be the next James Bond?

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