Jason Mitchell to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 37-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Mitchell 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 Jason Mitchell.

UPDATE 25/12/2024 : 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 Jason Mitchell become the Seventh James Bond?

Mitchell’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Kong: Skull Island (2017) and Straight Outta Compton (2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Mitchell now is – what next?

Three reasons Jason Mitchell 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 37-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Mitchell.
  3. It would give Jason Mitchell a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Mitchell. Jason Mitchell!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 24, 2024
“He was perfect as Eazy-E in Straight Outta Compton, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 24, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 24, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Mitchell has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 24, 2024

Rumors about Jason Mitchell 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 Jason Mitchell should be the next James Bond?

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