John Wesley Shipp to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 69-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Shipp set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is John Wesley Shipp.

UPDATE 19/04/2024 : 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 John Wesley Shipp become the Seventh James Bond?

Shipp’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in As the World Turns (1985-1986) and Dawson's Creek (1998-2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Shipp now is – what next?

Three reasons John Wesley Shipp 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 69-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Shipp.
  3. It would give John Wesley Shipp a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Thursday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want John Wesley Shipp for James Bond.

“His name is Shipp. John Wesley Shipp!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect as Mitch Leery in Dawson's Creek, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 18, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Shipp has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about John Wesley Shipp 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 Wesley Shipp should be the next James Bond?

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