Kean Cipriano to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 36-year-old James Bond from Philippines?
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Is Cipriano 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 Kean Cipriano.

UPDATE 24/04/2024 : 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 Manila wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Kean Cipriano become the Seventh James Bond?

Cipriano’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Why Doesn't Your Crush Have a Crush On You? (2013), The Reunion (2012) and The Woman in the Septic Tank (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cipriano now is – what next?

Three reasons Kean Cipriano 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 36-year-old Filipino?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cipriano.
  3. It would give Kean Cipriano a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Cipriano 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 Kean Cipriano for James Bond.

“His name is Cipriano. Kean Cipriano!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Rainier in The Woman in the Septic Tank, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 23, 2024
“A Filipino James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cipriano has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 23, 2024

Rumors about Kean Cipriano 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 Kean Cipriano should be the next James Bond?

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