Jeremy Northam to be the next James Bond?

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Is Jeremy Northam set to be the next James Bond?

Is Northam 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 Jeremy Northam.

UPDATE 04/11/2024 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jeremy Northam become the Seventh James Bond?

Northam’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Tudors (2007-2010), Gosford Park (2001) and An Ideal Husband (1999). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Northam now is – what next?

Three reasons Jeremy Northam 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 Jeremy Northam?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Northam.
  3. It would give Jeremy Northam a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Northam. Jeremy Northam!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 3, 2024
“He was perfect as Ivor Novello in Gosford Park, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 3, 2024
“A 62-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 3, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Northam has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 3, 2024

Rumors about Jeremy Northam 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 Jeremy Northam should be the next James Bond?

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