Ian McNeice to be the next James Bond?

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Is McNeice 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 Ian McNeice.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ian McNeice become the Seventh James Bond?

McNeice’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Spartacus (1960) and Doc Martin (2004-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for McNeice now is – what next?

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

This 'McNeice 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 Ian McNeice for James Bond.

“His name is McNeice. Ian McNeice!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Bert Large in Doc Martin, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A 74-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: McNeice has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Ian McNeice 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 Ian McNeice should be the next James Bond?

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