Jackie Earle Haley to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 62-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Haley set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jackie Earle Haley.

UPDATE 27/04/2024 : 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 Jackie Earle Haley become the Seventh James Bond?

Haley’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in London Has Fallen (2016), The Birth of a Nation (2016) and Lincoln (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Haley now is – what next?

Three reasons Jackie Earle Haley 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 62-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Haley.
  3. It would give Jackie Earle Haley a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Friday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Jackie Earle Haley for James Bond.

“His name is Haley. Jackie Earle Haley!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 26, 2024
“He was perfect as Raymond Cobb in The Birth of a Nation, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 26, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 26, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Haley has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 26, 2024

Rumors about Jackie Earle Haley 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 Jackie Earle Haley should be the next James Bond?

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