John Cleese to be the next James Bond?

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Is Cleese 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 John Cleese.

UPDATE 18/12/2024 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could John Cleese become the Seventh James Bond?

Cleese’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Whitney (2011-2013), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2011) and The Pink Panther (2009-2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cleese now is – what next?

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

This 'Cleese 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 John Cleese for James Bond.

“His name is Cleese. John Cleese!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 17, 2024
“He was perfect as Commissaire Charles Dreyfus in The Pink Panther, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 17, 2024
“A 85-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 17, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cleese has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 17, 2024

Rumors about John Cleese 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 John Cleese should be the next James Bond?

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