Ian Nelson to be the next James Bond?
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Is Nelson set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in April 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Ian Nelson.
UPDATE 01/05/2025 : 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 Ian Nelson become the Seventh James Bond?
Nelson’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Boy Next Door (2015), The Best of Me (2014) and The Hunger Games (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Nelson now is – what next?
Three reasons Ian Nelson 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 30-year-old American?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Nelson.
- It would give Ian Nelson a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Nelson To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Ian Nelson for James Bond.
“His name is Nelson. Ian Nelson!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 30, 2025
“He was perfect as Jared Reynolds in The Best of Me, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 30, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 30, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Nelson has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 30, 2025
Rumors about Ian Nelson 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 Nelson should be the next James Bond?
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