Jake Busey to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Busey 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 Jake Busey.

UPDATE 05/11/2024 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jake Busey become the Seventh James Bond?

Busey’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Starship Troopers (1997). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Busey now is – what next?

Three reasons Jake Busey 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 Busey.
  3. It would give Jake Busey a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Busey. Jake Busey!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 4, 2024
“He was perfect as Ace Levy in Starship Troopers, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 4, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 4, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Busey has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 4, 2024

Rumors about Jake Busey 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 Jake Busey should be the next James Bond?

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