James Marsters to be the next James Bond?

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

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Is Marsters 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 James Marsters.

UPDATE 26/12/2024 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could James Marsters become the Seventh James Bond?

Marsters’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Smallville (2005-2006), Angel (1999-2004) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Marsters now is – what next?

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

This 'Marsters 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 James Marsters for James Bond.

“His name is Marsters. James Marsters!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 25, 2024
“He was perfect as Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 25, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 25, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Marsters has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 25, 2024

Rumors about James Marsters 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 James Marsters should be the next James Bond?

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