Kumail Nanjiani to be the next James Bond?
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Is Nanjiani 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 Kumail Nanjiani.
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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Kumail Nanjiani become the Seventh James Bond?
Nanjiani’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Sex Tape (2014), The Kings of Summer (2013) and Silicon Valley (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Nanjiani now is – what next?
Three reasons Kumail Nanjiani would be good for the James Bond franchise
- It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 46-year-old American?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Nanjiani.
- It would give Kumail Nanjiani a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Nanjiani 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 Kumail Nanjiani for James Bond.
“His name is Nanjiani. Kumail Nanjiani!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 3, 2024
“He was perfect as Gary in The Kings of Summer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 3, 2024
“An American 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: Nanjiani has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 3, 2024
Rumors about Kumail Nanjiani 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 Kumail Nanjiani should be the next James Bond?
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